How to Disable the Windows XP Security Center

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Control Panel.

   Click on Start.
   
   Click on Settings Choose "Control Panel".
   
   Choose "Performance and Maintenance".
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   Step 2: Double click on Administrative Tools.

   ,, You should see a window that resembles the following: ,,,,, You should no longer receive any Security Center notifications.
   
   Another way to disable the Security Center for domain users is by using gpedit.
   
   You can access this by clicking Start > Run > gpedit.msc Under Computer Configuration, click Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Security Center Right click Turn on Security Center and select Properties Set the option to Disabled and click Apply.
   
   Close the Group Policy editor and your all done.
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   Step 3: Double click on Services.

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   Step 4: Scroll down to Security Center and double click it to open the Properties window.

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   Step 5: Expand the drop-down menu next to "Startup Type:" and select Disabled.

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   Step 6: Click on Apply.

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   Step 7: Click on the Stop button to manually end the Security Center process.

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   Step 8: Click on OK.

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   Step 9: Close the Services window.

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