Strange Spybot Entries

I just downloaded and ran the latest version of Spybot and got 3 entries that were checked for removal.

Windows Security Center.AntiVirusDisableNotify

Windows Security Center.AntiVirusOverride

Windows Security Center.FirewallDisableNotify

This happened immediately after I did the Service Pack 2 install, so I'm wondering if there's a relation here.

Has anybody else seen these entries when running Spybot.
What are they ... and should they be removed.

thanks

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I can't think of exactly what you need to do but when i dealt with it in the past, it was related to what I have copied and pasted here for you and until someone can add more info, maybe this can be a starting point:

Manage Your Computer's Security Settings in One Place
Introduction
Published: August 4, 2004
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) contains a collection of new technologies designed to help keep your PC and your personal information more secure. SP2 also makes it easier to monitor these settings with the new Windows Security Center, available through the Control Panel.

The Security Center lets you check the status of your essential security settings. You can also use it to find information about the latest virus or other security threat or to get customer support from Microsoft for a security-related issue.

To open Security Center

1.
Click Start and then click Control Panel.



Control Panel with new Security Center icon


2.
Double-click Security Center. You should see a window that looks like the one below.



Security Center



Security Center checks to make sure you have:

• A software firewall.

• An up-to-date antivirus program.

• Automatic Updates set to download and install updates automatically.


If the Security Center detects that your computer might benefit from enhanced security in one of the three essential areas listed above, it displays an alert in the notification area (to the right of the taskbar, above the clock). You will see an alert like the one below every time you log on, until the problem is fixed.



Security settings alert


Tip To find out how to address a problem, click any alert and the Security Center will open. In the Security Center, click Recommendations.

Note If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers on a network), your security settings are typically managed by your network administrator. In this case, the Security Center does not display your security status or send alerts.

Windows Security Center checks for many common antivirus and firewall programs, but it's possible that you might be using a program that Windows can't find. For more information about using antivirus and firewall software that Windows doesn't find, read Monitor Your Firewall and Antivirus Software


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In This Article
• Introduction
• Monitor Your Firewall and Antivirus Software
• Make Automatic Updates Work for You


Related Links
• Get Windows XP SP2
• Understanding Windows Firewall
• Improve Your Home Network Security with SP2
• Antivirus Partner Software Offers for Windows Security Center

What do the new security icons mean?
Windows XP SP2 contains a new set of security icons that can help you recognize potential security risks and choose appropriate security settings. Here's what each new icon means.

Indicates important security information and settings.

Notifies you of a potential security risk.

Situation is more secure. Your computer is using recommended security settings.

Warning: situation is potentially harmful. Consider adjusting security settings to enhance the security of your computer.

Your computer's current security settings are not recommended.


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Hi to both of you,

What Spybot is alerting you about is the possibility that malware disabled XP's Security Center alert tray icon.

If you've turned off SC alerts off manually like I have, or some of them, then ignore the SSD entries.

If you want to have the SC alerts running in the tray, then "fix" those SSD entries.

Regards - Charles

 

Thank you both for the info.
It makes a bit more sense now.

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