Restore power button on taskbar

Question

I recently updated to Windows 8.1 from 8, after getting a virus and doing a restore. Now my taskbar power button doesn't work, so removed it from the taskbar.  How do I replace it?

Answer 1

I was talking about the red power button on the task bar on lower left side of screen-it allowed you to shut down, sleep,etc

Answer 2

I appreciate the help, but it didn't work on my computer-a Gateway??

Answer 3

Hi,

Are you referring to the power icon near the date/time, as this is a Windows 8.1 forum?

If you are, click the very small Up arrow to the left of date/time > then Customize > under Power Icons and Behaviours click on Show icon and notifications.

Cheers.

Answer 4

I was talking about the red power button on the task bar on lower left side of screen-it allowed you to shut down, sleep,etc

 

You right click on the far left icon in the Taskbar > then Shut down or sign out > etc. in Windows 8.1

What red button?

Answer 5

Hi 5Gramme,

Click this link for a Step-by-Step on how to create a new Power Button on your Taskbar: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03633605