Systeem tray icons disappeared (time, date, network, volume etc) after KB5094126 update

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Systeem tray icons disappeared (time, date, network, volume etc) after KB5094126 update

Sonja Morbé 5

Windows 11 system tray icons missing after cumulative update KB5094126

I am troubleshooting a Windows 11 PC where the system tray area on the bottom-right side of the taskbar has disappeared.

The following items are no longer visible in the taskbar/system tray:

Clock and date
Network icon
Sound/volume icon
Hidden icons chevron
Widgets/weather icon

The PC itself still works. Internet is working, sound is working, and the system time is correct. The issue seems to be visual/taskbar-related: the functions are working, but the icons are not shown in the taskbar.

The issue appeared after a recent Windows cumulative update. In Update History I can see that KB5094126 was installed around June 15.

I know the official Microsoft KB5094126 support page does not list missing system tray icons as a known issue. However, I found Microsoft Q&A and Reddit reports where users describe similar symptoms after recent Windows updates, including KB5089573 and KB5094126.

Troubleshooting already performed

Restarted the PC normally.
Fully shut down the PC and started it again.
Checked display settings:
- Screen 1 is the main display.
- Tried duplicate display / extend display / show only on 1.
- No improvement.
Restarted Windows Explorer through Task Manager.
- No improvement.
Checked taskbar settings:
- “Show time and date in the system tray” was enabled.
- Toggled it off, waited a few seconds, then toggled it on again.
- No improvement.
- Widgets were also enabled, but the weather/widgets icon still does not show.
Checked system tray icon settings.
- Network and volume were not available there as separate toggles.
Tested keyboard shortcuts:
- Windows + A opens Quick Settings.
- Windows + N did not open the notification/calendar panel earlier.
Reset the TrayNotify icon cache using PowerShell as administrator: Stop-Process -Name explorer -Force; Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify" -Name "IconStreams","PastIconsStream" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue; Start-Process explorer The taskbar restarted, but the issue was not resolved.
Checked possible policy/registry values using PowerShell: Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer","HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Select-Object NoTrayItemsDisplay,HideClock,DisableNotificationCenter,HideSCAVolume,NoNetworkConnections No values were shown as enabled / set to 1.
Ran DISM:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

DISM reached 100% but returned error 0x800f0915, saying that the repair content could not be found.

Ran System File Checker:

sfc /scannow

SFC found corrupt files, but could not repair all of them.

Used Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using Windows Update > Reinstall now.

The repair installation completed.
The PC restarted successfully.
The PIN still works.
Windows starts normally.
However, the system tray icons are still missing.

A new account/profile

The new account/profile has the same problem.

The PC is usable. Internet, sound, and time all work. The only remaining issue is that the system tray area on the right side of the taskbar is missing / not rendering correctly.

Questions

Is this a known issue with KB5094126 or recent Windows 11 updates, even if it is not listed on the official KB5094126 page?
Is it better to wait for the next cumulative update, or should I try another repair method such as an in-place repair using the Windows ISO?

M C 0 Reputation points

2026-06-29T14:02:28.2666667+00:00

June 2026 Windows update: I have the same problem with missing Icons with the same or similar errors and none of the fixes suggested that I tried worked. Looks like a re-install of windows or windows repair and keep all your files and settings is the only option, but is not one I would like to do. Everything pretty much works with the Windows 11 home installation except for missing Icons and unable to do any repair and none of the optimal or additional other updates would install due to error. I got reboot required for the fix but reboot does nothing , all we get is, "update failed to install."

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M C 0 Reputation points

2026-06-29T14:02:28.2666667+00:00

June 2026 Windows update: I have the same problem with missing Icons with the same or similar errors and none of the fixes suggested that I tried worked. Looks like a re-install of windows or windows repair and keep all your files and settings is the only option, but is not one I would like to do. Everything pretty much works with the Windows 11 home installation except for missing Icons and unable to do any repair and none of the optimal or additional other updates would install due to error. I got reboot required for the fix but reboot does nothing , all we get is, "update failed to install."

Answer 1

DaveM121 897K Independent Advisor

This is a reported problem on the forums in the June KB5094126 update and also the May Optional Preview update that was basically a beta version of the June update, however, so far, this is not reported on the Microsoft support web page for that update, it may be best to open the Feedback Hub app in Windows, if more people report this, the sooner they will release a patch for this.

If that process you performed in the Settings app did not resolve the problem, then the best option is to perform an in-place repair with the Windows 11 ISO.

Please ensure you download the ISO in the same language as you use for the Windows UI, follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected.

Click this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

to download the Windows 11 ISO

When the ISO file completes downloading

Disconnect from the Internet

Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard.

Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed

Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the Install option.

Very Important - ensure you select the option to keep your files and apps.

Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-21T20:45:42.2166667+00:00

Thanks for your help. I will use the feedback hub. I am little bit scared to try ISO. Hopefully a patch will come soon.
DaveM121 897K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-06-22T05:06:16.53+00:00

Glad to help!
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-22T05:19:14.5366667+00:00

Do you know if many people have the same problem? I am nervous this will not resolved if just a few people have this problem. I did my troubleshooting with ChatGPT (I am from the Netherlands), but I am not capable of fixing PC problems. Also: I don't get an email when you answer on this question. I looked in my profile, settings, but it looks like I accept answers. How do I get an email when somebody answer?
DaveM121 897K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-06-22T05:21:02.6+00:00

On this forum, there have been many reports of this same problem with the system tray icons disappearing caused by that update.
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-22T05:42:57.5533333+00:00

Also: I don't get an email when you answer on this question. I looked in my profile, settings, but it looks like I accept answers. How do I get an email when somebody answer?
DaveM121 897K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-06-22T05:46:34.1066667+00:00

The function on this forum to receive Emails when someone replies is a bit unreliable, the best option is to create a bookmark in your browser for any thread you may have created on this forum.
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-22T08:18:57.8233333+00:00

@DaveM121 I can not open Feedback Hub on my PC. Nothing is working: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332

I only find this feedbackportal and placed feedback: https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/6be45e7f-146e-f111-9b48-6045bd818e39

And also my son (it is his PC):

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/de119eca-136e-f111-9b47-6045bdbd0989

But I don't think this is the feedback Hub. But we don't know what to do.
DaveM121 897K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-06-22T08:21:43.7766667+00:00

Honestly, I think the only method to stabilize your system will be to perform the in-place repair with the Windows 11 ISO.
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-22T08:35:28.59+00:00

@DaveM121 I only find this feedbackportal and placed feedback: https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/6be45e7f-146e-f111-9b48-6045bd818e39

And also my son (it is his PC):

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/de119eca-136e-f111-9b47-6045bdbd0989

But I don't think this is the feedback Hub. But we don't know what to do.

I am afraid to do something like in-place repair. If many people have the same problem is it possible next cumulative update will repair this?
DaveM121 897K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-06-22T08:38:41.2266667+00:00

Yes, the next update may resolve the problems, if you are unsure about performing the in-place repair, perhaps it may be best to get someone there to help you to do that, because it is the best option to stabilise the Windows system.
Ben 85 Reputation points

2026-06-24T17:04:49.27+00:00

So this is a Microsoft problem?
M C 0 Reputation points

2026-06-29T13:59:53.25+00:00

I have the same problem with missing Icons with the same or similar errors and none of the fixes suggested that I tried worked. Looks like a re-install of windows or windows repair and keep all your files and settings is the only option, but is not one I would like to do. Everything pretty much works with the Windows 11 home installation except for missing Icons and unable to do any repair and none of the optimal or additional other updates would install due to error. I got reboot required for the fix but reboot does nothing , all we get is, "update failed to install."

Answer 2

Jake's Dad 0

Same issue for me. I've tried everything suggested on this and other forums, but no joy.

My favorite frustration so far has been trying to uninstall KB5094126. Although it shows up under Quality Updates, when I go to Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates it's not listed. Microsoft_update

Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-06-24T17:26:15.12+00:00

@Jake's Dad I have the same: Windows Update > Update history (I can see the update, but...) > Uninstall updates it's not listed.
Jake's Dad 0 Reputation points

2026-06-26T07:52:02.91+00:00

@Sonja Morbé I fixed the issue, and it wasn't that hard.
Settings > System > Recover > Fix problems using Windows Update > Reinstall now
This is a much easier alternative to downloading the ISO, creating a bootable USB drive, or similar approaches. It was introduced in March 2024, so it should be included with Windows 11 25H2. All files and settings are preserved.
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points

2026-07-01T05:27:08.4333333+00:00

@Jake's Dad I already did this 'fix problem using Windows update' but it didnot work. Maybe I was too early and got the same windows update. Is this possible @DaveM121 ? I saw a preview update. But mabybe I have to wait until july update.
M C 0 Reputation points

2026-07-02T09:24:43.85+00:00

Yes it is amazing how little help there is with the MS program problem - and the updates that are new and optional would not install on my PC. So all we can do is wait and see if MS fixes the problem. And yes it is too spooky to do the reinstall of windows and keep personal files etc. you never know for sure if you might lose data. And backing up personal files and data is a problem too - not as easy as backing everything up on the "Cloud" - most likely can not unless you pay for all the extra space to save everything.

Answer 3

Sonja Morbé 5

Thanks for your help. I will use the feedback hub. I am little bit scared to try ISO. Hopefully a patch will come soon.

M C 0 Reputation points

2026-07-02T09:27:33.04+00:00

Waiting on a "Patch" from MS for now.