Why do I get warning that firewall is not turned on?

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From: "MaryL" <stancole1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:18:37 -0600

I occasionally get a warning that my computer "may be at risk" because
"firewall is not turned on." However, I gave gone to Windows Security
Center in Control Panel each time -- and the firewall *has* already been
turned on each time. What is causing this, and what can I do to correct the
problem? I am using Win XP-Home Edition. The warning appears as a balloon
in the task bar at the bottom of the desktop.

Thanks,
MaryL

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