Windows Explorer icon with RED X in notification area.


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10 64
       #1

    Windows Explorer icon with RED X in notification area.


    From the Windows 7 forum.
    tlrsr said:
    Good morning people!
    I have an issue I would like some help with. Every time I reboot my computer, a Windows Explorer icon with a red X appears in the notification area. When I click on it, it disappears and Windows Explorer opens. It remains gone until the computer is restarted. It first appeared about 4 months ago and I believe it was after some Windows security updates. It isn't causing a problem, I just want to be rid of it. It's annoying! Anyone have a solution?
    I have this exact same problem with my Windows 10 64 system. I was thinking that it started when I recently tried out Bitdefender IS, but am not sure. I have not found any solution yet. Is there an answer?
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  2. Posts : 486
    Windows 10x64 17713
       #2

    You sure that's not your network icon?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 9,765
    Mac OS Catalina
       #3

    Sounds more like Malware or Network. Need a picture that shows it.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 10 64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    This icon will stay in the tray until I click it and it shows My Computer. This is what it looks like.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Windows Explorer icon with RED X in notification area.-redx.jpg  
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  5. Posts : 9,765
    Mac OS Catalina
       #5

    That looks like the disconnected shared drive icon.

    When asked for the picture, we need the whole taskbar, no problem on this, since it is the same icon on all Windows distro, until you reconnect to a share.
      My Computer


 

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