Ok What is UPnp?

"Terry R." <F1ComNOSPAM@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> 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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