"warning your computer may be at risk" norton av

[Spikey]

I've just noticed ( I dont normally watch the screen while booting) that
when windows starts I get a warning flag at the lower left screen saying
"warning your computer may be at risk" and reporting that norton auto
protect isnt on. This only lasts a few moments until the autoprotect icon
arrives in the tool bar.

I gather its a sp2 glitch? Am I actually at risk for those few seconds and
if so how can I deal with it. And how do I stop the annoying flag if its
just being trigger happy.

TIA

 

[Les Herrman]

I've just noticed ( I dont normally watch the screen while booting) that
when windows starts I get a warning flag at the lower left screen saying
"warning your computer may be at risk" and reporting that norton auto
protect isnt on. This only lasts a few moments until the autoprotect icon
arrives in the tool bar.

I gather its a sp2 glitch? Am I actually at risk for those few seconds and
if so how can I deal with it. And how do I stop the annoying flag if its
just being trigger happy.

TIA

Open the Security Center (Control Panel/Security Center)
Under the "Resources" area click on the option
"Change the way Security Center alerts me"
Uncheck the box for virus protection

This will get rid of the alert.

 

[Plato]

I gather its a sp2 glitch? Am I actually at risk for those few seconds and
if so how can I deal with it. And how do I stop the annoying flag if its
just being trigger happy.

You're always at risk no matter what you are running. Best bet is smart
use.