Microsoft’s antivirus, Windows Defender, is one of Windows’ native applications. With Windows 10, it has evolved to become part of a suite of security tools in the Windows Defender Security Center.
Windows 10 and Windows Defender, how to remove its icon from the taskbar?
We find all the security options of the operating system. This ranges from an antivirus scanning engine to a parental control to a firewall or application control.
Since Windows 8.1, Windows Defender is preinstalled. It works automatically and disables itself if another antivirus is installed. If not, it takes advantage of updates, monitors and analyzes files as a classic security solution.
This operation is accompanied by an icon in the status bar (right of the taskbar). This is a shortcut to easily access the security center interface. So this icon has a purpose and a meaning. Microsoft has however provided a simple way to hide it.
Windows 10 and Windows Defender, hide its icon
If for some reason you want to hide it, the solution is simple enough. It is important to note that its disappearance does not mean that Windows Defender no longer works. It’s just a matter of hiding the icon and nothing more. All security features remain 100% operational.
There are several methods. The easiest and quickest way is to go through “Settings”.
You have to go to
Settings> Applications> Start
In the list of boot applications, just find the “Windows Defender notification icon” entry and disable it.
Once the operation is complete, the Security Center icon should no longer appear the next time you reboot your PC. To go back the same step is necessary but by activating this time the option.