By default, Windows 7 will not display your ESET security product's icon in the Windows notification area (system tray). To place the icon next to your system clock, follow the steps below:

1. Click the small up arrow next to the system clock in the bottom-right corner of your screen. 


2. Click Customize... from the context menu.


3. Find the ESET GUI listing, and select Show icons and notifications from the drop-down menu on the right.
   
   

   

   Fig. 1-1



4. Click OK.  Your ESET icon will now be displayed in the system tray at all times.

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