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    WindowsXP SP2 Security Update Resource hog?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wnuraa, Nov 4, 2006.

  1. wnuraa

    wnuraa Newbie

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    Is windows xp sp2 security update a resource hog? Everything I start my computer, the security update icon pops up and lock down the system? Has anyone experienced this type of slow down before?
     
    wnuraa, Nov 4, 2006
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  2. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you mean the little yellow shield icon? Click the windows button + break button simultaneously to get into system properties. Go to Auto Updates and click Notify only or Off.
     
    Qhs, Nov 4, 2006
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    Thibault Banned

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    I don't notice much of a slow down. Only sometimes when it's installing updates.
     
    Thibault, Nov 4, 2006
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