Windows XP Service Pack 2 Headaches: I don't want the Security Center in my Notification Area

Cause By default, the Security Center shows up in your Notification Area. If that gets on your nerves, you have to make sure it disappears. This doesn't change anything concerning the Security Center; it just removes it from the Notification Area.

The Pain Killer Follow these steps:

1. Right-click the Taskbar and click Properties.
2. On the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, click the Taskbar tab and click the Customize button under the Notification Area heading.

3. In Current Items, select Windows Security Alerts and click the drop-down menu shown here. You can choose the Always hide or Hide When Inactive options.

   

4. Make a selection and click OK and OK again.