Uninstall Windows XP Security Center

[Guest]

I was just fine with McAfree until i installed the Service Pack 2. I'm not
sure i had windows security before or what, but now it is really annoying. Is
there any way to uninstall it, or put my windows security center back to the
way it was? Because I'm getting very annoyed by it. All it does is slow down
my computer, and i dont need the extra security.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The Windows Security Center does not slow down a computer.
All you need to do is make some alert adjustments.

Open your Control Panel, then double-click the Security Center icon.
In the left side, click on the link titled: "Change the way Security Center
alerts me" and uncheck what you wish.

Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883792&Product=windowsxpsp2

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I was just fine with McAfree until i installed the Service Pack 2. I'm not
| sure i had windows security before or what, but now it is really annoying. Is
| there any way to uninstall it, or put my windows security center back to the
| way it was? Because I'm getting very annoyed by it. All it does is slow down
| my computer, and i dont need the extra security.

 

[Louise Bowman [MSFT]]

If you don't want to receive the Security Center Alerts you can turn them
off.
Start->Control Panel -> Security Center.

Select the Link to change the way Security Center Alerts me - and uncheck
the check boxes.


Louise Bowman
MSFT

 

[Jerry]

That's only a partial answer to the question. Can the Security Center be
deleted or uninstalled? Same about the idiotic IE information bar.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I don't think it would be prudent to try and defeat
the excellent security features implemented with SP2.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| That's only a partial answer to the question. Can the Security Center be
| deleted or uninstalled? Same about the idiotic IE information bar.

 

[Alan]

That's only a partial answer to the question. Can the Security Center be
deleted or uninstalled? Same about the idiotic IE information bar.

Launch the Services component of Administrative Tools and change
the properties for "Security Center" to Disabled.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Yes it does. Takes a machine longer to boot with Security Center service
enabled.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

You can turn it off completely in Services.
Set Security Center to Disabled.

 

[Wish I. Knew]

Simply unchecking the miniscule three options MS has provided will not
remove the blanket port blocking this wonderful new little free tool
offers.
I wish that I had the correct answer; however, I do not... If someone
discovers how to truely *Remove* this great gem, please let the rest
of us know.

I am amazed that even after selecting *off* this app continues to
block ports. It also continues to do so after the "I have a firewall
that I will monitor myself" option has been checked. In the MS world
there is no way to have a firewall unless someone is joined to a
domain, then they automatically asume that there must be such a device
and _state_ that the service does not install when SP2 is applied.

Good Luck to All!