How to disable the Security Center in Windows XP SP2 ?
The Security Center service in Windows XP Service Pack 2 monitors system security settings and configurations. (firewall, anti-virus and Automatic Updates status). To disable the service, use the following steps:
- Click Start, Run and type Services.msc
- Locate the Security Center entry in the list
- Double-click Security Center and set it's Startup type to Disabled
