The date and time was 3/1/2008 2:13 PM, and on a whim, Trs80 pounded out
on the keyboard:

> OK. thanks. Sounds like it something i should leave along then if it cause
> so muchother trouble.
> thanks!
>
> "Terry R." <F1ComNOSPAM@pobox.com> wrote in message
> news:OUuqok9eIHA.4056@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> The date and time was 3/1/2008 11:28 AM, and on a whim, Trs80 pounded out
>> on the keyboard:
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>> Hi (Radio Shack ;-) ),
>>
>> The most common reason is when UPnP is set up. Open Network Places and in
>> the Network Tasks area, click "Hide icons for networked UPnP devices"
>> (you'll be prompted yes or no). Log off and back on and your icons will
>> re-appear. The down side is that the firewall settings are changed and new
>> devices can't be discovered.
>>
>> I have to turn it off when my workstation won't be used as a media server
>> because a couple programs even crash on login when it's on.
>>
>> It's about time MS get off their lazy butt and fix this big annoyance.
>>
>

If you're not using any devices that need UPnP, it doesn't need to be
running. The System Tray icon issue is enough of a hassle to keep it
turned off if you don't need it. Try turning it off like I described.

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Terry R.

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