Windows 10: Windows Defender icon missing from taskbar

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  1. pel3587 Win User

    Windows Defender icon missing from taskbar


    How do I get the defender icon to show up on the taskbar?

    :)
     
    pel3587, Nov 19, 2018
    #1
  2. Yaqub K Win User

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Nov 19, 2018
    #2
  3. Volume icon missing from Taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the volume icon is missing in Action center. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    • Open Settings and choose system.
    • Click on Notifications and Actions.
    • Click on Select which icons appear in Taskbar.
    • Turn on Volume.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Nov 19, 2018
    #3
  4. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows Defender icon missing from taskbar

    Blank icon on taskbar windows 10

    Hi Jirad,

    Corrupted system files or application may be one of the possible causes why some icons in your Taskbar is missing. To efficiently assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Does this happen only with the 3 apps you've mention or with other application also?
    • Are you getting any error messages when you tried to click those apps with missing icons in your Taskbar?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps shared by Guru Khan G on this
    thread on how to troubleshoot missing Taskbar icons. This will also help you
    scan for corruption and restore corrupted files/Windows corruptions error.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Nov 19, 2018
    #4
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