Windows Security Center Startup

[Playmaker]

I just reformatted windows and upgraded to SP2. I don't run antivirus or firewall software as I'm behind a Linksys router and haven't had a virus problem in years upon years of using a computer. As such, I'm getting sick of the Windows Security Center popping up everytime I start windows. There is no option to disable it in the Security Center or in msconfig. Is there any other way to disable it so I don't have to put up with it every time I restart?

Also, could it be the program that is causing me to startup with ~140MB of memory in use? I start-up with the MS Mouse program, my sound card control panel, and my USB wireless adapter every time and was using ~70MB at start-up before reformatting and upgrading to SP2. Any ideas?

 

[MrChad]

You can click on the "Recommendations" button for both the Firewall and Antivirus portions of Security Center and click "I'll monitor it myself." That should keep SC from nagging you.

Although I must say, running any Windows machine without an up-to-date virus scanner is foolish.

 

[bacillus]

I have to agree with MrChad regarding not having any antivirus software. Nevertheless you can stop the security centre from loading by disabling it under services.

 

[Sunbird]

Why dont you just go to the left of the Security Centre screen, and click on "Chance the way Security Centre alerts me" under the Resources menu?

Just disable all those alert setting and you should be good to go.

 

[Deskstar]

How do you know for certain that you do not have a virus, trojan horse or spy ware on your computer unless you have appropriate firewall, antivirus and spy ware protective software? A variety of viruses can bypass a router when imbedded in emails or photos. Just a suggestion.