Windows Explorer icon with padlock in notification area.

[tlrsr]

Windows Explorer icon with RED X in notification area.

Good morning people!
I have an issue I would like some help with. Every time I reboot my computer, a Windows Explorer icon with a red X appears in the notification area. When I click on it, it disappears and Windows Explorer opens. It remains gone until the computer is restarted. It first appeared about 4 months ago and I believe it was after some Windows security updates. It isn't causing a problem, I just want to be rid of it. It's annoying! Anyone have a solution?

 

[plodr]

So which is it?

Windows Explorer icon with padlock

or

Windows Explorer icon with a red X

 

[tlrsr]

Windows Explorer icon with a red X, I had made that correction.
I can't believe nobody has encountered this condition.

 

[Brds7t7]

There is no Windows Explorer icon in system tray.
You don't mean this do you?

You sure it isn't the network icon? Does it look like a desktop screen?

 

[Sammo]

Good morning people!
I have an issue I would like some help with. Every time I reboot my computer, a Windows Explorer icon with a red X appears in the notification area. When I click on it, it disappears and Windows Explorer opens. It remains gone until the computer is restarted. It first appeared about 4 months ago and I believe it was after some Windows security updates. It isn't causing a problem, I just want to be rid of it. It's annoying! Anyone have a solution?

I have this exact same problem with my Windows 10 64 system. I was thinking that it started when I recently tried out Bitdefender IS, but am not sure. I have not found any solution yet. Is there an answer?

 

[Layback Bear]

You might find help on our sister forum for you W-10 installation.

Windows 10 Forums

 

[Sammo]

You might find help on our sister forum for you W-10 installation.

Windows 10 Forums

Thanks!