Is it possible to get the windows defender icon back?


  1. Dynentan
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    how do you get the windows defender icon back?


    it seems like its missing from my notification area.
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  3. Paul Black
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    Hi Dynentan,

    Dynentan said:
    It seems like its missing from my notification area.
    Have a look at this => Notification Area Icons - Reset?
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  4. Dynentan
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    it didnt help. i also couldnt find a way to bring it back in options.
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  6. file3456
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    Did you download and run the .bat file in that link?
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  7. Dynentan
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    yes
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  8. Dynentan
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    i got it back again with the help from this guide.
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