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Remove Windows security alert icon on system tray.

Started by xomikronx , May 02 2005 08:03 PM

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xomikronx

Posted 02 May 2005 - 08:03 PM

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i'm trying remove Windows security alert icon on system tray. I turned auto update off and i can't get that icon to stop nagging me.

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gerryf

Posted 03 May 2005 - 08:18 AM

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I think- think--you can disable this in xp powertoys tweakui (google it), under taskbar and start menu settings

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leigh

Posted 03 May 2005 - 09:14 AM

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i did this the other day, you need to click on the icon then click on 'what/where to buy' anti-virus software, in or around there you may be able to see a link saying 'i will manage my virus protection manually' or something of that nature.

sorry the advice was so obscure :/