Windows 10: Windows Defender in System Tray

Discus and support Windows Defender in System Tray in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; After the update on 9/30, I noticed that the Windows Defender icon now appears in the system tray. [img] Has this happened to everyone? What's... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by satchmo, Sep 30, 2015.

  1. SATCHMO
    satchmo Win User

    Windows Defender in System Tray


    After the update on 9/30, I noticed that the Windows Defender icon now appears in the system tray.


    Windows Defender in System Tray [​IMG]


    Has this happened to everyone? What's the point of it?

    :)
     
    satchmo, Sep 30, 2015
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  2. PEGGYBIEBL
    PEGGYBIEBL Win User

    WINDOWS DEFENDER IN SYSTEM TRAY

    Yes, I have done that part already. However, it will only show the Defender in the system tray after I actually go to the Defender & click on it. It does not show the Defender in the system when I start up my computer right away, as the Windows Essentials
    did in Windows 7. I did not have to actually click on that to have it show in the system tray & show that it was on & working. With Defender it seems I still have to manually click on it for it to show in the system tray.
     
    PEGGYBIEBL, Sep 30, 2015
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  3. NAVNEET ANAND
    Navneet Anand Win User
    WINDOWS DEFENDER IN SYSTEM TRAY

    Hi,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    We regret for the inconvenience. I suggest you to
    follow the below mentioned steps and check:

    • Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • Click File > Run New Task
    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    • Type CMD
    • Type the following 2 commands at the CMD prompt:

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

      sfc /scannow

    • Close the CMD window
    Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.

    Keep us posted on the status of the issue and we’ll be glad to help.
     
    Navneet Anand, Sep 30, 2015
    #3
  4. PAULSALTER
    paulsalter Win User

    Windows Defender in System Tray

    Mine briefly appeared in the tray yesterday

    Today it has gone and things are back as they where

    Not sure why it appeared
     
    paulsalter, Sep 30, 2015
    #4
  5. CLIFF S
    Cliff S New Member
    It shows up if you've done a manual scan.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 30, 2015
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  6. BOBBY PHOENIX
    Bobby Phoenix Win User
    Mine won't auto display. I have to start Defender, and then I can get it to stay. I like to have it there. Easy eye indicator to know it's running, and some program or error didn't force close it.
     
    Bobby Phoenix, Sep 30, 2015
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  7. SATCHMO
    satchmo Win User
    That's strange, because I have not done a manual scan recently.
     
    satchmo, Sep 30, 2015
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  8. CLIFF S
    Cliff S New Member

    Windows Defender in System Tray

    That is odd then*Huh Like Bobby said, I always liked it there, even though if there is anything, I'm sure I'll get a toast and the action center icon will turn white.
     
    Cliff S, Sep 30, 2015
    #8
  9. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Apr 5, 2018
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