Weird or what!!??
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Weird or what!!??
HPxw4600 Workstation, W7 64bit, 8Gb RAM etc.
Due to domestic logistics, I have, until today, been connected to the router via ethernet cable. Have now moved the router and gone to wifi with a Realtek 802.11 b/g/n adaptor. All works fine except that on the taskbar there is a replica signal strength indicator (in addition to the proper one) which, when you mouse-hover over it, shows "UK Government Department for Work and Pensions (RealtekRTL8192EU Wireless, GB Internet Access"
Right clicking on it doesn't offer anything and I can't find any method of deleting it. I have no idea what it indicates and, other than SWMBO having spent some time recently on their website doing her tax return, I don't understand what its purpose is.
Any thoughts, please, anyone - particularly how to get rid of it?
TIA
Due to domestic logistics, I have, until today, been connected to the router via ethernet cable. Have now moved the router and gone to wifi with a Realtek 802.11 b/g/n adaptor. All works fine except that on the taskbar there is a replica signal strength indicator (in addition to the proper one) which, when you mouse-hover over it, shows "UK Government Department for Work and Pensions (RealtekRTL8192EU Wireless, GB Internet Access"
Right clicking on it doesn't offer anything and I can't find any method of deleting it. I have no idea what it indicates and, other than SWMBO having spent some time recently on their website doing her tax return, I don't understand what its purpose is.
Any thoughts, please, anyone - particularly how to get rid of it?
TIA
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You can hide it by right click on the taskbar > Properties > Taskbar > Notification Area Customize Set offending icon to Hide Icon and Notifications.
However, how to 'delete' it, I am not so sure!
However, how to 'delete' it, I am not so sure!
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Joined: Feb 2000
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From: UK
Procrastinus - please accept lots of 'thank yous' - got it in one!!
The offending icon has been dispatched to icon oblivion and yet another little quirk of the Windows system been revealed.
The offending icon has been dispatched to icon oblivion and yet another little quirk of the Windows system been revealed.
