How to Remove Windows Security Alerts From the System Tray

The Security Center checks the status of firewall settings, automatic updates, anti-malware software settings, Internet security settings, and User Account Control settings. The icons in the System Tray help to let the user know when there is a potential issue with one of these settings. The disadvantages to having them displayed is that they do take up memory, although not a lot, and some people just do not want to have to see them.

Instructions

Windows Xp

1. Click the "Start" button located on your taskbar. Select "Control Panel."

2. Click "Security Center." The "Security Center" widow will appear.

3. Select "Change the way Security Center alerts me" in the left-hand pane.

4. Remove the check mark from the option about which you do not want to be alerted.

5. Click the "OK" button. Exit the "Security Center" and the "Control Panel."

Windows Vista

1. Click the "Start" button located on your taskbar. Select "Control Panel."

2. Click the "Security" option, and then the "Security Center" option.

3. Select "Change the way Security Center alerts me" in the left-hand pane. The "Windows Security Center" window will open.

4. Click the "Don't notify me and don't display the icon (not recommended)" option.

5. Exit the "Security Center" and the "Control Panel."