Hide Windows Security Systray


This policy setting hides the Windows Security notification area control.

The user needs to either sign out and sign in or reboot the computer for this setting to take effect.

Enabled:
Windows Security notification area control will be hidden.

Disabled:
Windows Security notification area control will be shown.

Not configured:
Same as Disabled.

Supported on: At least Windows Server, Windows 10 Version 1809

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Systray
Value NameHideSystray
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

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