GeekyRedhead

- I'm not sure which it was that was updated, but I definitely had it on automatic updates and it wasn't, so there's that problem. - I didn't realize it wasn't recommended to pin; I always do so I can make sure it's on. But if I get Kaspersky back, I have that duly noted ? - I understand. I was just very frustrated at the time. Anywho, in light of the details on what transpired, leading to my uninstalled program? - The software associated is shown as Kaspersky Security Cloud Free. Thanks again for your time and assistance!

@FloodandFlood'sWife Sorry to double-comment, but the end of this saga is that I downloaded the more updated file today, and during install, it discovered the previous installation, as expected, removed it, asked me to restart my PC and didn't install the new file. Ugh! No icon on my toolbar. However, it's showing up in my Task Manager, and Context Menu! I completely uninstalled it manually, then attempted the new installation, not once, but THREE times, to no avail. I was forced to install another AV program, as it had taken most of my day with all that shenanigans, and I should have been working on FAR more important tasks. I would prefer to have Kaspersky, but unless you have a quick and easy installation solution, I guess I have no choice...

Thank you. As it turns out, it was NOT updated and it's set to automatically update (and said it had done so 4 mins. prior!), so this is rather disappointing!

I have the same issue. It started happening fairly recently. I checked my Windows 10 Taskbar Settings, my Kaspersky Free settings, nothing covers this irritating issue. What occurs is that the icon for Kaspersky in my Taskbar (see screenshot) which is normally the "Midori teddy bear turns into an envelope in the same shade of green. Kaspersky Free, Pause protection, Settings (which end up being the general settings of the program), Customer Service (which is not incl. for free version), About, and Exit are the only selections when I left-click the icon. In looking at the previous Q & A's, I do have it pinned to my taskbar, and tried to follow one of the solutions offered, but like @tbcam88, I also have a different screen / options than your screenshot. Thanks in advance for any help!