Re: Firewall sp2

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 07:52:43 -0500

Open your Control Panel, then double-click the Security Center icon.
In the left side, click on the link titled: "Change the way Security Center
alerts me". Next, uncheck the Firewall Alert Setting, then click OK.

Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883792&Product=windowsxpsp2 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"Toni" wrote:
| Is there some permanate way to shut off the firewall that 
| continues to load everytime I turn on my computer. I have 
| Norton Firewall and Norton virus protection, But since the 
| update Microsoft said it can't find the firewall and keeps 
| recommending me to turn on the built in one.   I rather 
| use Norton,,

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