Hide Windows Security Systray

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1809

Registry

HKLM SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Systray

Value name: HideSystray

Enabled: HideSystray = 1

Disabled: HideSystray = 0

Description

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.