We don't want Windows Security Center to keep popping up on our screen, but as complete novices have no idea how to stop it. We already use McAfee.
Dave Davies
The Windows Security Center in Windows XP SP2 and Vista monitors four areas: Firewall, Automatic Updating, Malware Protection and Other Security Settings. It doesn't usually pop up unless you are operating your PC in an insecure manner, or the alternative software that you have installed is sending it incorrect notifications.
However, you can turn off the alerts from the Security Center. Simply click where it says "Change the way Security Center alerts me" in the left-hand pane. If you can't run WSC from the SysTray, go to Control Panel and select Security Center, or go to the Start menu's System Tools folder, or in Vista, start typing Security in the Start menu search box. Bear in mind that if you disable Windows Security Center, you will be making your PC less secure.
