On the right bottom of the desktop, I believe called the "notification area"
there is a clock and icons for programs that are running such as for "Local
Area Connection", Virus detection, clock etc.

Why is it that I dont see all the program that are running? For example the
Network Associates virus program will sometimes appear at start up and
sometimes not? I have several others like this. I have verified the
programs are actuall running so why dont I see them?. Is there a setup thing
I can do to assure they are always displayed. I DO NOT have the box
checked to "Hide Inactive icons".

Any tips appreciated