Sven, there used to be an icon on my system tray that was to "safely remove hardware" (for scanner & Sony card reader), but it has disappeared. Is there a way to find it and get it back? -Ann Fennell ----- Original Message ----- From: Sven To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 10:41 PM Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] lost icon Hello Frances, It would help us to know your operating system and type of connection (dial-up, type of broadband, etc.). Try this: Go to Control Panel and look for Network Connections (XP), Network and Dial-up Connections, or the equivalent, and open it. Right click the icon for your connection and select "Properties". The properties window should open at the General tab. At the bottom, there should be a box with the option to "Show icon in notification area when connected" or "Show icon in taskbar when connected". Check the box and click "OK". While you're there you can place a shortcut in your Quick Launch bar. Right click on and hold the connection icon, drag it to the Quick Launch bar and release the hold. In the menu that pops up select "Create Shortcut(s) here". This shortcut can be used to connect or disconnect should you lose the icon in the System Tray again. Sven Swanson, Sr. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frances Page" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 6:47 PM Subject: [PCSOFT] lost icon I need help- I have lost my icon to connect to the internet. The 2 little connected computers just disappeared. How do I get them back ? To connect to the internet now I have to hook up to Outlook Express and go from there. When I get off the internet, I have to shut down. Thanks for any help. Frances PCSOFT's List Owner's: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]> "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode