That seems to be the case this time around as well. Various Windows 11 Insider Preview users on version number 22610.1 have reported that the Show Hidden Icons overflow menu is missing on their PC. for the unaware, this icon is present on the right-hand side of the taskbar, being the first entry in the Action Center. By default, Windows displays a few app and system icons in that section, such as Wi-Fi, Battery, Sound, OneDrive, etc.
To access the rest of the icons, you need to bring up the overflow menu by clicking on the upward arrow [named Show Hidden Icons]. However, many users aren’t able to get hold of the same as the said icon is missing from their taskbar. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of a couple of nifty workarounds to fix the issue of Show Hidden Icons missing in Windows 11. Follow along.
Show Hidden Icons missing in Windows 11 Insider Preview 22610.1 [Fixed]
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Use Taskbar Corner Overflow Menu
The taskbar corner overflow option allows you to decide which apps you wish to see in the bottom right of the taskbar and which ones should be sent to the show more icon’s overflow menu. Since you aren’t able to access the latter as of now, it’s better to send those icons to the right of the taskbar. While it may make the taskbar look more cluttered, but this UI trade-off is worth the trade-off, at least till the issue gets rectified. So refer to the below steps to implement this fix right away-
FIX 2: Rollback to Previous Version
Some users have voiced their concern that they are even unable to access the Taskbar Corner Overflow menu. If that is the case with you as well, then you should consider downgrading the OS to the earlier Insider Preview version. Here’s how it could be done- That’s it. These were the two different methods to fix the Show Hidden Icons missing issue on your Windows 11 PC running Insider Preview version 22610.1. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
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