No checkmark next to windows defender


oshea1987

oshea1987

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Hi. the other day i posted about my laptop began taking a lot longer to boot up than it used to. So i'm still trying to figure that out but also tonight I noticed that with the microsoft defender icon in my taskbar it no longer shows the green check mark like it used to. I dont know why?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad 1
If you mouse-hover on the icon, it will give a short status. What does yours say? Mine (normal, checked) says: Windows security - No actions needed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex Micro 5000
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12500T
    Motherboard
    Dell 03V7GF
    Memory
    2 x 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Intel Alder Lake-S PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
    Internet Speed
    500/1,000 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox ESR
    Antivirus
    Windows defender. One-time free scanners: ESET, Sophos
If I click on the icon, "Security at a glance" panel shows up. Does yours show anything suspicious? Mine show, including:
  • Virus & Threat protection: ✅, No action needed.
  • Account protection: ✅, No action needed.
  • Firewall & Network protection: ✅, No action needed.
  • App & Browser control: ✅, No action needed.
  • Device security: ✅, No action needed.
  • Device performance & Heath: no check mark, No action needed
  • The other two items don't show the above statuses
On the other hand, your "problem" might go away by itself. Try rebooting?
* Windows Defender Taskbar Icon - Windows 10 Help Forums
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex Micro 5000
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12500T
    Motherboard
    Dell 03V7GF
    Memory
    2 x 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Intel Alder Lake-S PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
    Internet Speed
    500/1,000 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox ESR
    Antivirus
    Windows defender. One-time free scanners: ESET, Sophos
of course i've tried rebooting about a million times, other current issue is that my laptop takes way longer to boot up than it used to. it used to go from the lenovo screen to the lock screen instantly and now, after the lenovo screen, it has a black screen for a solid minute before it goes to the lock screen, and i'm talking about the microsoft defender shield icon in the system tray, it usually has a green checkmark next to it. when i open windows security however it shows the usual stuff you mentioned.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad 1
oshea1987 said:
of course i've tried rebooting about a million times
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People are trying to help, but with limited information and lack of pictures showing what the issue is.

You mean it looks like this.

This is what mine currently looks like.

defender.png
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 Build 26100.2605
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    MSI B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37) 2.0
    Memory
    x2 Capacity: 4 GB Type: DDR4-2933 PC4-23466 Speed: 2800MT/s Model: TEAMGROUP-UD4-3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM: 3.99 GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 75 inch QLED 4K
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    PC601 NVMe SK hynix 256GB Size: 256GB Partitions: 4 (Windows Installed)
    ST4000VN000-1H4168 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    WDC WD40EFRX-68WT0N0 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    ST8000AS0002-1NA17Z Size: 8TB Partitions: 2
    WDC WD40EFRX-68WT0N0 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    WDC WD30EZRX-00MMMB0 Size: 3TB Partitions: 1
    TOSHIBA DT01ACA300 Size: 3TB Partitions: 1
    ST2000DM001-1ER164 Size: 2TB Partitions: 1
    ST3000DM001-1CH166 Size: 3TB Partitions: 2
    PSU
    Corsair 850W RM850x 80+ Gold Fully Modular ATX
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    N/A
    Keyboard
    N/A
    Mouse
    N/A
    Internet Speed
    800mbps Down, 40mbps up, HFC Cable
    Browser
    Chrome / Firefox / Edge(not used, installed only)
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    This machine is used as a media pc for watching tv shows and movies.

    Kodi is installed and used for media.

    This windows install is completely stock, not running any start menu or any other type of program to modify windows explorer or start menus. Only uninstalled pre installed apps.
echo2446 said:
If you mouse-hover on the icon, it will give a short status. What does yours say? Mine (normal, checked) says: Windows security - No actions needed.
Click to expand...
The question is not about Windows Security, he's asking about Windows Defender.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microcenter B677
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-9400
    Motherboard
    ASRock H310CM-HDV/M.2
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Intel Kaby Lake - High Definition Audio / cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) [A0]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Model: GSM59F1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Case
    Lian Li 205M
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky AV
oshea1987 said:
Hi. the other day i posted about my laptop began taking a lot longer to boot up than it used to. So i'm still trying to figure that out but also tonight I noticed that with the microsoft defender icon in my taskbar it no longer shows the green check mark like it used to. I dont know why?
Click to expand...
I have never had the green check mark on my Windows Defender icon. I always click on it to get the status and nothing I have being monitored shows as needing attention. See screenshot. The Windows Security icon does show the green check mark.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microcenter B677
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-9400
    Motherboard
    ASRock H310CM-HDV/M.2
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Intel Kaby Lake - High Definition Audio / cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) [A0]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Model: GSM59F1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Case
    Lian Li 205M
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky AV
After doing a search for windows defender, all my system comes up with is windows defender firewall.

Everything else is covered under windows security.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 Build 26100.2605
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    MSI B350M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A37) 2.0
    Memory
    x2 Capacity: 4 GB Type: DDR4-2933 PC4-23466 Speed: 2800MT/s Model: TEAMGROUP-UD4-3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM: 3.99 GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 75 inch QLED 4K
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    PC601 NVMe SK hynix 256GB Size: 256GB Partitions: 4 (Windows Installed)
    ST4000VN000-1H4168 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    WDC WD40EFRX-68WT0N0 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    ST8000AS0002-1NA17Z Size: 8TB Partitions: 2
    WDC WD40EFRX-68WT0N0 Size: 4TB Partitions: 1
    WDC WD30EZRX-00MMMB0 Size: 3TB Partitions: 1
    TOSHIBA DT01ACA300 Size: 3TB Partitions: 1
    ST2000DM001-1ER164 Size: 2TB Partitions: 1
    ST3000DM001-1CH166 Size: 3TB Partitions: 2
    PSU
    Corsair 850W RM850x 80+ Gold Fully Modular ATX
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    N/A
    Keyboard
    N/A
    Mouse
    N/A
    Internet Speed
    800mbps Down, 40mbps up, HFC Cable
    Browser
    Chrome / Firefox / Edge(not used, installed only)
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    This machine is used as a media pc for watching tv shows and movies.

    Kodi is installed and used for media.

    This windows install is completely stock, not running any start menu or any other type of program to modify windows explorer or start menus. Only uninstalled pre installed apps.
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