Sometimes the battery power icon or the option to enable the battery power icon in Windows can become grayed out, and doesn't allow you to interact with it. The cause for a greyed out icon or option can be due to multiple reasons. Below are troubleshooting ideas and steps for resolving the most common causes for the problem.
Note
If the battery icon in the system tray is missing completely and you need to enable it, see our page about missing laptop battery icon in Windows.

Scan for hardware changes

  1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
  2. Click the Action menu at the top of the Device Manager window and select Scan for hardware changes.
  3. Expand the Batteries section in the Device Manager.
  4. Verify the Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery devices are displayed.
  5. Check the notification area on the Taskbar and see if the battery icon is visible and no longer grayed out.
  6. If the battery icon is still grayed out, proceed to the next section.
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Disable and re-enable Microsoft drivers

  1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
  2. Expand the Batteries section.
  3. Right-click on the Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery devices and select the Disable option.
  4. Right-click on the two devices again and select Enable.
  5. Restart the laptop and see if the battery icon is now visible and no longer grayed out in the notification area on the taskbar.

Update the BIOS

Another possible fix for the battery icon missing issue is to update the BIOS on the laptop. You can check on the laptop manufacturer's website to see if there is an updated BIOS version available for your laptop. Follow the steps provided on the manufacturer website to download and install the BIOS update.
You can also refer to our BIOS updates help page for more information.

Fix corrupt Windows system files

If Windows system files are corrupt, they can cause multiple problems to occur in Windows, including display issues or interactability of the battery power icon and icon display option. If you know roughly when the icon or display option became grayed out, you can try to restore Windows back to a previous date before the issue occurred. Doing so can restore the corrupt system files back to working order, hopefully fixing the grayed out icon or display option problem.

Additional information

  • See our battery definition for further information and related links.

The SharePoint ribbon helps you find the commands that you need to complete tasks, but occasionally buttons on the ribbon are grayed out, or unavailable.

When you ask for help on any disabled button, you'll get this topic. We've tried to cover the more common issues, but can't cover all reasons a button is disabled.

Notes:
  • If you have a specific issue that's not covered here, please give a detailed description at the end of this article in the feedback section.
  • We review and update topics based on your comments.

Updated May 3, 2017 thanks to customer feedback.

Problems caused by missing permissions

If you don't have the proper permissions, some buttons will appear disabled and some buttons won't work with specific features. If you suspect that you need permissions to enable buttons, see the Access denied section below for info on finding who you need to talk to. For more info on permissions, see Understanding permissions in SharePoint.

Access denied

Notes:
  • If you're an end user with issues on your organization's specific page or site, such as how to get permissions or why you lost permissions, you need to talk to your site administrator, manager, or in-house IT department. If you're not sure who to talk to, ask your manager, receptionist, or colleague.
  • If you're on a public website, contact the owner of the website for more information. Look for 'Contact', 'About', or 'Webmaster' page or link. If there isn't a contact, enter the domain name into a whois registry on the Internet, such as https://whois.icann.org/. This will show you the site owner and should give you the Admin contact of the site.
Permissions are assigned by your administrator. When you try to access a specific page or feature and get an Access Denied error, look for a Request access link on the dialog. Click and fill out the request. Here's a typical Access Denied dialog with a Request access link:
If you don't see a Request access link, then that feature may have been disabled. If so, contact your administrator or help desk to request access.
If you have administrator rights see Understanding permission levels.

Retired or discontinued features

With each new version of SharePoint, features are retired, deprecated, or discontinued. In some cases during the transition, a button or link is left in the interface and just disabled. Check these lists for features that may no longer be available.

Retired, deprecated, or discontinued features

Features not completely set up by site administrator

Some features such as Connect to Outlook or Connect to Office require installation on your computer or server set up. The buttons will be there, but additional things need to be done. If you're using SharePoint Server, you should have Outlook or Office set up on your computer and server set for mail may be required before the buttons are enabled. Check with your manager, site administrator, or IT department for assistance. If you're an administrator, search help for info on setting up the feature that appears disabled.

Open in Explorer is grayed out

Open in Explorer is a super helpful feature, though under some conditions it doesn't work. The following are some specific problems and fixes.

For additional troubleshooting and requirements for Open with Explorer, see Copy or move library files by using Open with Explorer.

Open with Explorer and Windows 10

The Open with Explorer button is typically disabled for a browser that doesn't support ActiveX controls, or an unsupported Operating System.
In SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business, Open with Explorer is called View in File Explorer, and is under the view button on the toolbar.
Open with Explorer uses ActiveX controls which are only supported in Internet Explorer 11. If you're using Chrome, FireFox, or the Windows 10 default Microsoft Edge browser, Open with Explorer isn't supported and is grayed out.
To fix the problem, you need to run Internet Explorer 11. This also ships with Windows 10, but isn't the default. You can also update to Internet Explorer 11 with earlier versions of Windows.
Start Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10
  1. Click Start .
  2. Type Internet Explorer, and then select Internet Explorer.
To keep SharePoint Online from opening Microsoft Edge when you open pages in the future, change your default browser to Internet Explorer 11.
To change your default browser
  1. In Windows 10, click Start , type Default Programs, and then click Default Programs.
  2. Under Web browser click Microsoft Edge, and then click Internet Explorer in the Choose an app dialog box.
  3. Close the Choose default apps dialog box.

More issues using Open with Explorer

Here are some other things that can go wrong.

Buttons only work when you're doing something

Some tabs, groups, and commands on the ribbon are available depending on what you're doing in SharePoint. The most common issue is the need to select an item before certain buttons are enabled.

Working with files and list items

Depending on the task, you'll need to select one or more items in your library or list to enable file and list specific buttons.
More resources
Here are some list and library related links that may help you.

You're editing and renaming pages

When you're editing a page, such as adding Web Parts or other contents, the Save, Save as, and the Rename page buttons under the Page tab are disabled if you haven't clicked Edit first.
To enable and save or rename a page, click Edit first. Make your changes, and then click Save, Save as, or Rename.

Alert, connect, and Quick Edit

Here are some things that cause these buttons to be disabled.

Connect to Office or Connect to Outlook buttons are missing or disabled

Make sure you have Office 365 with the specific apps installed, and are the latest versions.

The Alert Me or RSS buttons aren't enabled

These features need to be enabled by your site administrator, manager, or owner.
For more on feature settings, see Configure Web application general settings.
For more info on Alerts and RSS feeds, see Create an alert or subscribe to an RSS feed

Quick Edit button isn't enabled

If you're on a page with several Web Parts, try clicking the library or list you want to edit and then try the Quick Edit button again.

The Quick Edit button isn't enabled in certain list views

This can happen if the view isn't the default. Here are some possible fixes.

Problems caused by missing permissions

If you don't have the proper permissions, some buttons will appear disabled or not visible and some buttons won't work with specific features.

Access denied

Notes:
Permissions are assigned by your administrator. When you try to access a specific page or feature and get an Access Denied error, look for a Request access link on the dialog. Click and fill out the request. Here's a typical Access Denied dialog with a Request access link:
If you don't see a Request access link, then that feature may have been disabled. If so, contact your administrator or help desk to request access.
If you have administrator rights see Understanding permission levels.

Why some buttons are enabled, just not visible

You can be in the right area with the right permissions but some buttons don't seem to appear. Here are some more reasons that buttons are not visible:

You have the screen size reduced which makes the ribbon smaller than full size

Some sections of the ribbon compress down to a single button with a drop down. To view other options you need to click the arrow next to the button and expand the drop down. See I am not seeing the ribbon items described in the Help articles for more info.

The site or page is highly customized or built for your organization

On customized sites, the SharePoint administrator can choose to not allow commands. Ask your site administrator, manager, or owner for more information.

Why don't I see the ribbon at all?

There are several situations where you won't see the SharePoint ribbon at all.

You're using SharePoint Online

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If so, you can usually bring back the ribbon if you click Return to Classic SharePoint at the bottom of the Quick Launch bar on the left of your screen. To exit Classic SharePoint, close all browser windows, and then log back into Office 365. If you don't see the classic SharePoint option, check with your administrator or IT dept, as they may have disabled it.

You're using SharePoint on-premises (2016,2013, or 2010)

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With on-premises versions of SharePoint, your organization or company may have a highly customized site, which doesn't included the ribbon. If your site is highly customized, you'll have to contact your manager, site administrator, or IT Department.

I don't see an answer to my question!

Sometimes the answer is related to the content or business that a site provides. This article is about correcting the way SharePoint itself works, not necessarily about content. Here's some additional ideas:

Leave us a comment

Was this article helpful? If so, please let us know at the bottom of this page. If it wasn't helpful, let us know what was confusing or missing. Please be as specific as you can, such as version of SharePoint, OS, and browser you're using. We'll use your feedback to double-check the steps, correct issues, and update this article.

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Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10: If you have recently upgraded to Windows 10 then chances are you might not be able to connect to Wifi, in short, the Wifi icon is greyed out and you don’t see any available WiFi connections. This happens when the Wifi toggle switch built-in into the Windows is greyed out and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to turn on the Wifi. Few users were so frustrated with this issue that they completely reinstalled their OS but that also didn’t seem to help.
While running the Troubleshooter will only show you the error message “Wireless capability is turned off” which means the physical switch present on the keyboard is turned off and you need to manually turn it ON in order to fix the issue. But sometime this fix also doesn’t seem to work as WiFi is directly disabled from BIOS, hence you see there can be many issues leading to WiFi icon is greyed out. So without wasting any time let’s see how to actually Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10 with the below-listed troubleshooting steps.
Note: Make sure Airplane mode is not ON because of which you can’t access the WiFi settings.
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Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10

Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong.

Method 1: Turn on the Physical Switch for WiFi on Keyboard

You may have accidentally press the physical button to switch off WiFi or some program may have disabled it. If this is the case you can easily fix WiFi icon is greyed out with just a press of a button. Search your keyboard for the WiFi icon and press it to enable WiFi again. In most cases it’s Fn(Function key) + F2.

Method 2: Enable Your WiFi Connection

1.Right click on the network icon in the notification area.
2.Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
3.Click Change adapter settings.
3.Again right-click on the same adapter and this time choose Enable.
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4.Again try to connect to your wireless network and see if you’re able to Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10.

Method 3: Run Network Troubleshooter

1.Right-click on the network icon and select Troubleshoot Problems.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Now press Windows key + W and type Troubleshooting hit enter.
4.From there select “Network and Internet.“
5.In the next screen click on Network Adapter.
6.Follow the on-screen instruction to Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10.

Method 4: Turn on Wireless capability

1.Press Windows key + Q and type network and sharing center.
2.Click Change adapter settings.
3.Right-click the WiFi connection and select Properties.
4.Click Configure next to the wireless adapter.
5.Then click the Power Management tab.
6.Uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”
7.Restart your PC.

Method 5: Enable WiFi from BIOS

Sometimes none of above steps would be useful because the wireless adapter has been disabled from BIOS, in this case, you need to enter BIOS and set it as default, then log in again and go to “Windows Mobility Center” through Control Panel and you can turn the wireless adapter ON/OFF.
If this doesn’t fix then Reset the BIOS to default settings.

Method 6: Turn WiFi On From Windows Mobility Center

1.Press Windows key + Q and type windows mobility center.
2.Inside Windows Mobility Center tun ON your WiFi connection.
3.Restart your PC to save changes.

Method 7: Enable the WLAN AutoConfig Service

1.Press Windows Key + R then type services.msc and hit Enter.
2.Find the WLAN AutoConfig Service then right-click on it and select Properties.
3.Make sure the Startup type is set to Automatic and the service is running, if not then click Start.
4.Click Apply followed by OK.
5.Reboot your PC to save changes.

Method 8: Registry Fix

1.Press Windows Keys + R then type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
2.Navigate to the following registry key:
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassesLocal SettingsSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionTrayNotify
3.Make sure you have highlighted TrayNotify in the left window pane and then in the
right window find Iconstreams and PastIconStream registry keys.
4.Once found, right-click on each of them and select Delete.
5.Reboot your PC to save changes.

Method 9: Uninstall Wireless Network Adapter Drivers

1.Press Windows Key + R then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit Enter to open Device Manager.
2.Expand Network Adapters and find your network adapter name.
3.Make sure you note down the adapter name just in case something goes wrong.
4.Right-click on your network adapter and uninstall it.
5.If ask for confirmation select Yes.
6.Restart your PC and try to reconnect to your network.
7.If you’re not able to connect to your network then it means the driver software isn’t automatically installed.

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8.Now you need to visit your manufacturer’s website and download the driver from there.
9.Install the driver and reboot your PC.
By reinstalling the network adapter, you can Fix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10.

Method 10: Update BIOS

Performing BIOS update is a critical task and if something goes wrong it can seriously damage your system, therefore, an expert supervision is recommended.
1.The first step is to identify your BIOS version, to do so press Windows Key + R then type “msinfo32” (without quotes) and hit enter to open System Information.
2.Once the System Information window opens locate BIOS Version/Date then note down the manufacturer and BIOS version.
3.Next, go to your manufacturer’s website for e.g in my case it’s Dell so I will go to Dell website and then I will enter my computer serial number or click on the auto detect option.
4.Now from the list of drivers shown I will click on BIOS and will download the recommended update.
Note: Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from your power source while updating the BIOS or you may harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you will briefly see a black screen.
5.Once the file is downloaded, just double click on the Exe file to run it.
6.Finally, you have updated your BIOS and this may be able toFix WiFi icon is greyed out in Windows 10.
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