Using the system tray icon

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The system tray icon provides a collection point for actions that can be performed on a client system. Every Trellix managed product provides actions and information to the system tray icon.

The system tray icon resides in the Windows system tray on the client system and provides an interface to products installed on that system.

Option

Function

Update Security

Triggers immediate updating of all installed software products. This includes application of updates and hotfixes, as well as DAT and signature updates.

Note

This feature is available only if enabled in the agent policy.

Quick Settings

Links to certain product menu items that are frequently used.

Manage Features

Displays links to the administrative console of managed products.

Scan Computer for

Starts programs, such as Threat Prevention, that scan systems on-demand and detect malware.

View Security Status

Displays the current system status of managed Trellix products, including current events.

Trellix Agent Status Monitor

Triggers the Agent Status Monitor, which:

  • Displays information about the collection and transmission of properties.

  • Sends events.

  • Enforces policies.

  • Checks for new policies and tasks.

About...

Displays system and product information, including the agent, ePO - On-prem, or Agent Handler with which Trellix Agent communicates, product versions, and the software products being managed. Also displays if the system is managed or unmanaged. If it is a managed system, displays if these features are enabled.

  • (ePO - On-prem) SuperAgent

  • Peer-to-peer

  • Relay capability