Re: Security Center

Bob,

1. Do you use a third-party firewall?
2. Is your system on a network, protected centrally?
3. Are you disabling the firewall for troubleshooting purposes?

See:

How to turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673

<important>

Note A firewall is designed to help protect your computer from attack by
malicious users or by malicious software. Malicious software includes
viruses that use unsolicited incoming network traffic to attack your
computer. Before you disable your firewall, you must disconnect your
computer from all networks, including the Internet. To do this, follow these
steps:

</important>

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Bob Johnson" <BobJohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E44A0A78-BE87-4953-AF95-1D9C298BFF24@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
When I go to Security Center it shows the Firewall is turned on. How do I
turn it off?
There does not appear to be any place to turn it off or on.
Thank you.


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