Windows defender icon missing

The windows defender icon which well as far as i remember is always there in the show hidden icons tab but now it isnt i remember turning off smth called show defender icon in task manager from startup when i went to check it wasnt there except that everthing is working top notch the defender is mine just icon missing

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Answer
Answer

Press Win + R to launch the Run dialog.

Type shell:startup and click OK.

In the Startup folder, create a shortcut to the following file:

  • c:\windows\system32\SecurityHealthSystray.exe

Double-click the shortcut to launch the file.

The Windows Security tray icon should now be visible.

See also:

Windows Security Icon Missing from Tray and the Task Manager Startup Tab:

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/windows-security-icon-tray-taskmgr-startup/

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Ramesh, Windows Shell MVP 2003-2012.
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Last updated May 7, 2024 Views 39 Applies to: