Re: Can I get rid of the Security Center?

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I've been running 2000 Pro/Sever on two computers at home now for over 2
years. Don't have windows update set to auto, don't have antivirus
protection, and just recently installed Microsoft anti-spyware beta to see
what, or if it found anything. The good part the only things it found were
programs that I wanted (vnc, etc.). Occasionally I visit trend micro's site
+ microsoft, do a virus scan and check the updates that I MAYneed.
Both computers have performed wonderfully. So I guess I'm saying you should
be fine with the security center off, it's all in how and what you use your
computer for (My opinion). Good luck!!



"usasma" <usasma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The Security Center does more than just monitor your anti-virus. I've
> left
> mine on because it's linked to Windows Updates. Other reasons are for
> control of the Internet Options and the Windows Firewall.
>
> Your choice - but better safe than sorry :)
>
> "Tony Sanders" wrote:
>
>> The Security Center is of no use to me, especially as it continues to
>> pop-up with largely erroneous messages about my virus checker not
>> being activated (Norton Antivirus) when it is actually up and active.
>>
>> The utility will not save my preferred setting to use a third-party
>> product rather than it to advise me of any anti-virus problems - so it
>> is just a nuisance.
>>
>> Can I deactivate it?
>>
>>


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