| Rating | Opinion | From |
 | Windows Security Center, introduced in Service Pack 2
| jacabnan
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 | Since I installed the WindowsServicePak 2 I am constantly annoyed with alerts. All of my firewall and Anti-Virus programs are all up to date. So far it is just bothersome.
| Elizabeth
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 | It might be great for security problems, but - and I don't put appart it's only a problem with my system - since this service pack is installed, my system has become very slow ! It often freezes for split seconds. Because I did not have this trouble before the activation of this window process, I think it is not as good as it would seem.
| JF McDonald
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| this file being related to service pack 2 for windows xp is ok. However make absolutly sure that you meet the minimum hardware requirements before you install service pack 2. Also I recommend doubling the system ram requirement for optimal performance. The anoying pop up stuff can be turned of by removing the virus monitoring and using the windows firewall.
| Jake
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| If you'd like to get rid of this process you'll want to go into your control panel and then go into the security center. Once in there look along the left bar where you'll see quite a bit of text. At the bottom of this list you'll see where it says change the way security center alerts me. Click on this. Uncheck all three of these settings
link for more info
| Sludg3
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| Added with the install of Service Pack 2. Displays options for firewall, auto updates, and virus protection. Not so much dangerous, as it is ANNOYING.
| Laura R.
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 | Annoying service, depending on what AV/Firewall you use, it may bother you endlessly. Disable the "Security Center" service to never see it again.
| Mark
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| Installed with Service Pack 2. Displays options for firewall, auto updates and virus protection. Not dangerous, but ANNOYING.
| Laura R.
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| It is bothersome because i already know i have current antivirus/firewall, this seems to cause my computer to run slower.
| richard
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 | totally unnessicary for medium to advanced users...if your smart enough to be here, you obviously dont need it.
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 | Ever since I installed SP2 my systems slower and freezes between tasks.
| George T.
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| It comes with sp2 for xp, it made my pc slow down quite a bit.
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| Risky If Not Enabled
| Roland
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| It's just annoying!
| Altec
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| While the program acts with good intent, it becomes quite a pest. Having automatic updates off, or having your own firewall is considered a "problem".
| haz3l
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| It is the windows security center program AKA the firewall you have
| Joey
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| Since Installing Service Pack 2, this process was the biggest change. My computer would freeze stop motion ever so often. Since disabling it, my computer speed has been upgraded. We did good without it, don't really need it.
| Gamer
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| Makes the system very slow
| ardi
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| Finally, just a way to remember that you need 1. a firewall, 2. Windowsupdate and 3. Anti-virus. If you know this, you don't need that service unless you apreciate these little yellow popup messages coming out all the tiime.
| Laurent
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| The process for the security alerts (the little shield) - To remove it you can use security wizard to set Windows to 'I have a x that I monitor myself' and this will stop giving you the alerts.
| Mark Randall
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| It is part of SP2 and is known to slow down peopels computer.. But, it is not dangerous as such, it is as dangerous as the rest of windows.
| Joshuadwc
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| SP2 app. to protect Windows. Essiential for an unprotected PC. Optianal otherwise
| DonChoudhry
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| sp2 protection options, shut it down if you know what your doing.
| TR
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| unnnecesary and annoying, disable in "service"
| Strato80
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| It's pure, utter and complete crap. Avoid SP2.
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| security center is not necessary for advanced users but anyone below that should leave it running, and is only annoying because you havent taken the time to learn it or configure it properly
| Microsoft PC Safety Employee
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| Does collect information on your setup but does not link you to your computer.
| DominantHeart
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| just change your preferences in its own options dialog
| jbon
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| Annoying on home laptop (xp home), never came up on a pc in the office (xp pro)
| Angelo
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| Windows Security Centre Notification Process. It poses no risk whatsoever, its really for those who dont use a firewall etc/ If SP2 is slowing your pc down, clean install it!
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| If you're new at Windows security, leave it. If you understand how to protect your system then go into services and disable it.
link for more info
| Matt
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| Installing Service Pack 2 will not affect Norton AntiVirus. The Windows Security Center, which is a component of Windows XP Service Pack 2, will be aware that you have Norton AntiVirus installed, but it will not be able to determine its working status due to Symantec's tamper-protection technology.
link for more info
| at work
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| For experienced users, it's an annoyance.
| Richard Tarzanian
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| Does not make a computer any slower. disable security center and move on.
| Dan H.
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| This file has made my cpu clock speed go from 2.1 to 1.53
| Anom
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| It is just a form of Microsoft sanctioned AdWare & MalWare.
| Ande Anderson
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| Another Microsoft attempt to scare users into using only their products!
| Brendan
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| Was just annoyed that it's such a random name...gets caught in the hunt for actual spyware.
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| is directly related to the pop-up for security center, not dangerous at all. If you think SP2 slows your machine down, un-install it. If you dont like the little yellow pop-up, turn it off. Simple.
| timmy
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| Dieses Problem lässt sich einfach über eine Einstellung ändern. This problem can be solved by a setting. Gehe ins Windows-Sicherheitscenter und auf der Hauptseite auf der linken Seite unter 'Ressourcen' die Wahl 'Warnungseinstellungen des Sicherheitscenters ändern' anklicken - und deine Wahl treffen. Go to Windows-Security-Center and on the main page on the left side amongst 'Ressources' you will find a statement like 'change of alerts in security center' - and so do your choice.
| Polar Dragon
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| no idea on this file but i did find some random named processes since sp2... anyone have an idea on these... rbqjfz.exe and ghgct.exe... any info would be apreciated
| Chris
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| Helpful and I think it's good for your system, but is annoying if you have automatic updates turned off, also makes many programs (mostly ones that use a lot of CPU power) not function correctly. I recommend major updating to SP2.
| BT
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| It's horrible. But, it isn't harmful, or nessecary. So do what you want. Disabling is recommended for users with slower computers.
| GenesisExodus
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| Don't terminate this process unless you have experience with computers and know how to protect your system. By looking at the replies it seems like many of you don't.
| Arthur Vandelay
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| SP2 made this 900Mhz PC with Cable run like a 533mhz on dialup on rox ,Disabled Security Center in Control panel and now everythings MUCH better and @ top speed, Thanks
| Tinysoft
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| Windows Spionage möglichkeit
| M.Engels
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| This program is a head ache I have a solution
| Delorean
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| Comes with sp2 and is part of the security center. Not needed UNLESS you use windows firewall or similar services, 3rd party security software does not rely on it
| unit321
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| PS2 Security Centre - A pointless piece of junk that should not be in a 'Pro' version. Anybody used to win2k will agree that we are not KIDS and do not need toys
| Tc
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