Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously to launch the .
Right-click the and select Device Manager from the power-user menu.
Locate the category and click the arrow next to it to expand it. You should see two items: Microsoft AC Adapter Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery add battery icon to taskbar
Right-click and select Disable device . Click Yes to confirm.
: Click Add , select Battery from the list, and click Done . Quick Fix for Windows 10 Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously to launch the
Windows 11 groups the battery icon with the Wi-Fi and volume controls into a single "Quick Settings" panel. Press the to open Quick Settings.
If the Power option is already on but you still don't see the icon, check the notification area overflow (the ^ arrow). Click the arrow, and if you see the battery icon there, drag it out to the main taskbar area. You should see two items: Microsoft AC Adapter
This can happen if your laptop uses a proprietary power management driver from the manufacturer (e.g., Dell, Lenovo, HP). Visit your laptop manufacturer’s website, download the latest or ACPI driver, and install it.