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Microsoft PowerToys version
0.81.0
Installation method
PowerToys auto-update
Running as admin
Yes
Area(s) with issue?
General
Steps to reproduce
After restarting and logging into my Windows 11 machine, the PowerToys tray icon is missing, as well as icons that should be there like the Awake utility. Task Manager confirms these processes are running (at least 9 powertoys* exe programs are active and functioning normally (I can use fancy zones, pt run, etc), I just can't reach the tray icon.
Restarting the computer (restart, not shutdown) does not solve the issue. However if I run
taskkill.exe /im powertoys.*to end all the 9 or 10 processes and then restart PowerToys from start menu, it shows the icons again (until the next system restart).✔️ Expected Behavior
Icon should be visible. See screenshot.
❌ Actual Behavior
No icons in tray. They are not available to turn on in Windows settings / taskbar options either.
If I run
taskkill.exe /im powertoys*.exeOther Software
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