Windows 7 Problem with Battery Meter and also weird startup screen?

[mjweier]

I have been having a weird issue with Windows 7 as of late...

I got a new laptop and everything has been working perfectly, but for some reason now the battery meter doesn't come up on my computer. I can't figure it out, and when I go into the customize screen for the toolbar, it shows the battery on there, and that it "shows icon and notifications" but it's just not there. I had this problem for Norton on my home computer, where Norton would be running, and had it selected to show the icon and notifications, but now they're gone.

Also, on startup, there's a weird glitchy screen thing that happens on my computer. It's almost as if someone's hitting a CRT monitor, and you get all the weird distortion. That's pretty much how it is when the Windows logo flies in and it says it's starting windows 7. Any help?

Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering a couple of issues with your new Windows 7 laptop. Let's address each problem one by one:

Issue 1: Missing Battery Icon in System Tray​

The battery icon missing from the system tray could be due to a system glitch or misconfiguration. Here's how you can try to resolve this:

1. Restart Windows Explorer:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Under the "Processes" tab, find "Windows Explorer."
   • Right-click on it and select Restart.
   []Check Power Settings:
   • Press Win + X and go to "Power Options."
   • Click on "Choose what the power buttons do" on the left.
   • Ensure that "Turn on fast startup (recommended)" is unchecked.
   []Reset Notification Area Icons:
   • Right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties."
   • Click on "Customize" in the Notification Area section.
   • Locate the battery icon entry and choose "Show icon and notifications."

Issue 2: Glitchy Screen on Startup​

Seeing distortion during startup could be related to graphics drivers or display settings. Here are some steps to troubleshoot this problem:

1. Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Visit the laptop manufacturer's website and download the latest graphics drivers for your laptop model.
   []Run System File Checker:
   • Press Win + R, type "cmd," and press Enter.
   • In the Command Prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter to check for system file corruption.
   []Adjust Display Settings:
   • Right-click on the desktop and select "Screen Resolution."
   • Check if the display resolution matches the native resolution of your laptop. After performing these steps, restart your laptop and check if the issues persist. If the problems continue, it might be beneficial to seek professional assistance to diagnose and fix the specific hardware or software issues causing these glitches.