Will do that, too, Brink, just in case!

Since this morning, the icon seems to be back again when turning on the computer. Could it perhaps have something to do with yesterday's Patch Tuesday?

In any event, I did all the adjustments you...

Thanks Bastet, but I don't have that entry in my registry.
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In searching for a "permanent" solution to the missing taskbar icon for safely removing hardware, I found this rather old thread. (If there is a newer one with better information, please do not...

Hello moondoggy and thank you for your suggestion!
My problem was slightly different, as upon new boot, the screensaver was disabled completely and never started. I would have to "fix" it in...