Remove Windows Security icon from Start Menu

Question

_{Monday, November 26, 2018 10:59 PM}

How do we remove the Windows Security icon from the Start Menu?  We're talking about the new Defender here.

It's amazing that MS changes the name to Windows Security without regard for the other Windows Security item.

All replies (5)

_{Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3:26 AM}

Hi weldr,

Sorry for the delay reply. 

Open Task Manager > More details > Startup tab > disable the Windows Defender notification icon.

In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center.

Here is a document about how to hide or remove/disable Windows Defender Security Center app in Windows 10 for your reference.

https://www.askvg.com/tip-disable-or-remove-windows-defender-security-center-app-in-windows-10/

Note: This is a third-party link and we do not have any guarantees on this website. This is just for your convenience. And Microsoft does not make any guarantees about the content.

Hope this will help.

Best regards,

Yilia 

Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact [email protected].

_{Friday, November 30, 2018 6:23 AM}

Hi,

Is there anything I can do for you?

If you have any problems or concerns, please feel free to post here. 

Best regards,

Yilia

Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact [email protected].

_{Monday, December 3, 2018 4:48 AM}

Hi,

Just want to confirm the current situations.

Please feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.   

Best regards,

Yilia

Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact [email protected].

_{Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:39 AM}

Did you even read my question?

I'm asking how to remove the item "Windows Security" from the START MENU.

You are giving me a link to a completely useless unrelated article published by a company that provides poor quality answers.

_{Sunday, February 10, 2019 9:12 PM}

Hi weldr!

Did you ever get an answer to this or find a solution? I just started troubleshooting this and came by your post. I need to remove the "Windows Security" icon from the Start Menu in a Citrix/RDSH enviroment.

Friendly regards
Tore