If your laptop is managed by an organization (e.g., a work or school device), IT administrators may disable the battery icon via Group Policy. You will see a grayed-out Power option in Settings. In this case, you cannot add the icon unless you have administrative privileges.
Arthur followed the instructions. The Settings window slid out, a sleek, modern gray slab. He scrolled down to the "Notification area." add battery icon to taskbar
He lunged for the laptop, shaking it as if trying to wake a sleeping pet. He realized his fatal error. He had been unplugged for three hours. He had slaughtered the battery. If your laptop is managed by an organization (e