Windows 10 Icon Missing from notification bar

[Hayden1834]

I am currently running Windows 8.1 and the Windows 10 icon is missing. I have tried everything that I have seen online to try get it to appear. I am up to date with everything on windows and all the requirements are met. Is there anything else I can try to get it back.
Or has the free upgrade expired?

 

[USAFRet]

1. That notification icon is NOT crucial
2. Reserving now is NOT crucial
3. The opportunity to upgrade for free does not expire until July 29, 2016.
4. After July 29 2015, that notification may appear on your screen

 

[USAFRet]

From the Win 10 FAQ: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq

Why don’t I have the Get Windows 10 app?

If you don’t see the Get Windows 10 app on your PC, it might be because:

Your device isn’t up-to-date with at least Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Windows Update is turned off or is not set to received updates automatically.
You’ve blocked or uninstalled the necessary Windows Update functionality.
Your device is not running genuine Windows.

Running Windows Update and installing any available updates will fix the first three issues. Need more help? Go to our Windows Community Forum.

PCs that we determine cannot run Windows 10 will not see the Get Windows 10 app before July 29, 2015. After July 29, 2015, we’ll enable the icon in the system tray. This is to help ensure that you can easily check your PC’s compatibility if you choose.

If your device is managed as part of a school or business network, please check with your IT administrator about upgrading to Windows 10.

 

[skit75]

MSDN keys [strike]are also not eligible for the free upgrade[/strike] won't populate the icon in taskbar. If you are using an MSDN key for Windows, chances are you have plenty of Win 10 keys in your MSDN account.