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The user DZimmy initially reports an unknown wireless-looking icon appearing on their taskbar and ongoing issues with Windows automatic updates being turned off, despite registry edits. Neemobeer suggests accessing the notification area’s customize settings to identify and manage the icon. DZimmy later confirms that the icon is likely related to Avast antivirus, implying a potential connection to their issue.
DZimmy

DZimmy

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Thread Author #1
Dear all,
I am new here, so Hi!
I just woke up my PC and suddenly a unknown icon appeared on my taskbar.
An image from 'Unknown Icon on Taskbar + Auto Update Keeps Turning Off'. System tray icons showing Avast, volume muted, network, battery, and date/time info.

I cannot click it and when I point the cursor at it there is no description there.
Do you have any idea what could it be? It looks wireless-ish.

Also, there is one more thing - my Windows automatic update keeps turning off and I have no idea what to do about it? I tried to change the registry, but it didn't help. It keeps happening every hour or so. Anyone witht the same trouble?

Thank you for your further replies.
Best Regards,
DZimmy
 

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Solution
Neemobeer
  • Right Click on an empty spot on the taskbar
  • Select Properties
  • Under 'Notification Area' click Customize...
  • The icon and it's associated program should be in here and help you ID it to get rid of it
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Neemobeer

Neemobeer

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#2
  • Right Click on an empty spot on the taskbar
  • Select Properties
  • Under 'Notification Area' click Customize...
  • The icon and it's associated program should be in here and help you ID it to get rid of it
 

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DZimmy

DZimmy

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Thread Author #3
Thank you, good sir for your help. It should do something with Avast antivirus.
 

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