Windows 7 Power Manager Icon Partially Hidden At Startup.

[BobHelms]

Lenovo T530, Windows 7 PRO, Lenovo Power Manager 6.68.15 (n1au415w.exe). At startup the battery icon that shows percentage of battery remaining is partially obscured on the task bar. (see screen capture) I can toggle the Lock status on the task bar and the icon will reappear correctly. I have two T530's with the same Windows 7 / Power Manager setup and both exhibit the same problem. TIA for any help received.
Bob Helms

 

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To address the issue where the battery icon is partially obscured on the taskbar in Windows 7 on your Lenovo T530 laptops, try the following steps: 1. Restart the Windows Explorer: Sometimes, restarting the Windows Explorer can help resolve taskbar display issues. Here's how you can restart it: - Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. - In the "Processes" tab, right-click on "Windows Explorer" and choose "Restart." 2. Update or Reinstall Graphics Drivers: Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers may also cause such display issues. Try updating or reinstalling the graphics drivers. You can download the latest drivers from the Lenovo support website. 3. Adjust Taskbar Size: Sometimes, resizing the taskbar can correct display issues. Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar, uncheck "Lock the taskbar" if it's locked, then click and drag the taskbar's border to resize it. 4. Reset Taskbar Icons: You can try resetting the taskbar icons using the following steps: - Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar and choose "Properties." - In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, go to the "Notification Area" tab. - Click on the "Customize..." button. - Click on "Turn system icons on or off" and make sure the "Power" icon is set to "On." 5. Check for Third-Party Applications: Sometimes, third-party applications can interfere with the taskbar icons. Temporarily disable startup programs to see if any of them are causing the issue. 6. Run System File Checker (SFC) Scan: Running an SFC scan can help fix corrupted or missing system files that might be causing the display issue. Here's how: - Open Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. - Wait for the scan to complete and restart your computer. If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be helpful to contact Lenovo support for further assistance or consult with a professional technician for a more in-depth look into the problem.