Note: If you do not see "Power" listed here, Windows might not detect a battery. Skip to Method 5 (Driver fix).
By default, Windows 11 doesn’t show the percentage — only the icon. To add it:
Sometimes, Windows Explorer just needs a restart. add battery icon to taskbar
The taskbar will blink and reload. Check if the battery icon reappears.
Your battery driver is frozen. Shut down your laptop completely (not restart), unplug the charger, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in, and turn it on. Note: If you do not see "Power" listed
No. If you are using a desktop PC (a tower without a battery), the "Power" option will never appear in the system icons menu. You do not have a battery to monitor.
Sometimes the battery icon isn't actually gone—it’s just hidden inside the little pop-up arrow (the overflow menu). Many users overlook this. The taskbar will blink and reload
How to check:
If the toggle is already on but the icon is still missing, toggle it Off, wait a few seconds, and toggle it On again. This refreshes the taskbar.