Window Security Warning Icon

Arilyboo · Sep 23, 2022

Just recently got this laptop brand new and have completely set it up and updated it according to manufacture's provided updates and windows updates. I'm still getting this warning on the windows security icon in the task bar however, I cannot find anything that needs attention. I've checked for antivirus updates and even ran a scan but I'm still getting this warning. Anyone know what else I need to be checking or looking at? It's just an annoyance.

BruceR · Sep 23, 2022

The "App & browser control" section of your Windows Security seems to be missing.

Have you tried Restart?

Others had the same issue when updating to recent builds:

App & Browser control section is completely missing from windows security center

Arilyboo · Sep 23, 2022

BruceR said:
The "App & browser control" section of your Windows Security seems to be missing.

Have you tried Restart?

Others had the same issue when updating to recent builds:

App & Browser control section is completely missing from windows security center

Yes, I've had the computer for over a week now and have restarted multiple times. I searched for App and Browser control from the taskbar and was able to open the settings. I turned it on and now the warning has went away. Thank you for letting me know what the setting is called. I still have no idea why it's now showing up in the Security Center though.

BruceR · Sep 23, 2022

Arilyboo said:
Yes, I've had the computer for over a week now and have restarted multiple times. I searched for App and Browser control from the taskbar and was able to open the settings. I turned it off and now the warning has went away. Thank you for letting me know what the setting it called. I still have no idea why it's now showing up in the Security Center though.

Sorry, but I have to ask: Actually Restart, not Shutdown then later power on?

Could you elaborate on what "it" you turned off?

Arilyboo · Sep 23, 2022

BruceR said:
Sorry, but I have to ask: Actually Restart, not Shutdown then later power on?

Could you elaborate on what "it" you turned off?

Sorry for my miss-typing I edited my post. I turned on App and Browser Control not off. Also yes I've done plenty of restarts and shutdowns neither has worked.

WXC · Sep 23, 2022

HI, Arilyboo.

Welcome to ElevenForum.

If all else fails... Repair install Win11

Wishing you the best.

Fabler2 · Sep 23, 2022

Repair install doesn't fix it unfortunately but when you get the update to 22H2 it will be fixed.

WXC · Sep 23, 2022

Fabler2 said:
Repair install doesn't fix it unfortunately but when you get the update to 22H2 it will be fixed.

Interesting.

Thank you, for that information, Fabler2! :wink:

Scott · Sep 23, 2022

A repair install will work if you use the latest ISO, which you can get from Microsoft:

Download Windows 11

www.microsoft.com

Fabler2 · Sep 23, 2022

Scott said:
A repair install will work if you use the latest ISO, which you can get from Microsoft:

Download Windows 11

www.microsoft.com

That will be 22H2.

Scott · Sep 23, 2022

Fabler2 said:
That will be 22H2.

Correct, which will fix the issue of App and Browser Control not showing in Windows Security.

Fabler2 · Sep 24, 2022

Scott said:
Correct, which will fix the issue of App and Browser Control not showing in Windows Security.

Just be aware that others are having issues when updating using this method. It's recommended to wait for WU.

Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2) now available

Windows 11 version 22H2 build 22621.521 https://www.elevenforum.com/t/how-to-get-the-windows-11-2022-update-22h2.9051/ Today, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolls out in 190+ countries. The last few years have brought enduring changes in the ways we live, work and learn, with the PC playing a...

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zooburner · Sep 24, 2022

You can still get to App & Browser control by simply typing it in search, I had the same problem wondering how to get rid of the exclamation mark. Solved now. I didn't have to upgrade (hanging back on that set it to stay on 21H2 via group policy)

Sir_George · Sep 27, 2022

zooburner said:
You can still get to App & Browser control by simply typing it in search, I had the same problem wondering how to get rid of the exclamation mark. Solved now. I didn't have to upgrade (hanging back on that set it to stay on 21H2 via group policy)

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Thanks for posting! I had been experiencing that exclamation mark on the defender icon for quite some time and, until your post, been unable to solve the problem.