How to Disable Windows Vista Pop-ups
- 1). Right-click on the Security Center icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your taskbar. The icon looks like a red shield.
- 2). Click "Open Security Center."
- 3). Click "Change the way Security Center alerts me."
- 4). Click "Don't notify me and don't display the icon (not recommended)."
- 5). Close the window when finished to disable Windows Vista pop-ups.
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