Hide, disable, remove Windows Defender icon from Taskbar Notification Area. If the icon shows even when you have 3rd-party antivirus software installed, this post will help you.

Windows Defender Security Center shows all its categories on the main screen, as well as in a lefthand menu. Instead of three tabs at the top, the new Defender has an icon-based menu on the left side.

How to remove Windows Defender Icon from Notification Area AnandK@TWC Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP (2016-2022).

The Windows Defender icon only appears when spyware is detected or when a scan or update is in progress. The default settings for Windows Defender take an automatic approach.

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