Re: Little nagging red shield

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 06/29/05


Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:08:01 -0500

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Security Center >
"Change the way Security Center alerts me". Uncheck
"Automatic Updates" and click OK.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"Bill" wrote:
| How do I disable the little nagging red shield that complains because I have 
| automatic updates disabled?
| 
| I should be able to, it's my computer and I make decisions on how it works.  
| I have more cumulative downtime due to poorly implemented Microsoft updates 
| than all the virus and worms combined, so please no lectures.


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