Win XP Sp2 firewall issue

From: Tim (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/07/04


Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 00:01:52 -0700

When you install Service Pack 2 it should have the
options to turn it off show up when you reboot your
computer, or you can find them later under the Security
Center Section of the Control Panel.

>-----Original Message-----
>>From Tom:
>
>Windows XP Service Pack 2 is expected to be released in
a few days
>(from August 7, 2004). It is also said to have its
firewall set to
>"ON," as the default option.
>
>However, I already have a firewall, ZoneAlarm, and I
want to use that,
>instead of using Microsoft's firewall. Question: How do
I disable
>Microsoft's firewall? My computer is not on a LAN; it is
a standalone
>machine which connects to my ISP directly through a
modem.
>.
>



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