How to Change the Action Center Message Settings in Windows 7
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Windows 7 will check areas selected by you for problems on a regular basis. You will receive a message, from the Action Center system icon, if Windows 7 detects any problems. This will show you how to add or remove areas for the Action Center to monitor and send a message about any problems with it.
EXAMPLE: Message from Action Center Icon on the Taskbar
NOTE: You can click on the Action Center system icon anytime to see any current messages about problems. For example, I have a message below about Windows Updates not having Automatic Updates enabled.
EXAMPLE: Action Center
NOTE: This is what will open when you click on the message or Open Action Center link. You can then view the message about what the problem is that Windows 7 found.
Here's How: 1. Open the Control Panel (Icons View).
2. Click on the Action Center icon.
3. Sometimes you may have a message about a problem (ex: Windows Update) that is already highlighted in Action Center. You can click on the link (ex: Turn off messaged about Windows Update) to apply the action if that is what you want to have applied for that item. (see screenshot below step 4)
4. Click on the Change Action Center settings link at the top of the left pane corner. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: Some of the listed areas in Windows Solution Center will have a settings link that you can click on to change settings for that specific item.
5. To Unselect an Area for Action Center to not Monitor A) Uncheck the item you want to not be monitored. (see screenshot below step 7)
B) Go to step 7.
6. To Select an Area for Action Center to Monitor A) Check the item you want monitored. (see screenshot below step 7)
NOTE: Repeat to select another item.
7. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
8. Close the Action Center window. (see screenshot below step 4)
That's it,
Shawn
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