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Author Topic: windows firewall..wont allow me to enable  (Read 2592 times)

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jennygirl

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windows firewall..wont allow me to enable
« on: July 06, 2005, 09:47:28 AM »
hi there..i am having troubles enabling my windows firewall
i havetried through the winows security and it directs me to the control panel..where i try form the firewall setting there..but that wont open either...says that windows cannot start the winows firewall/ internet connection sharing service
what do i do now?
i am also using nortan antivirus if that helps?
thanks and many blessings, jen

Raptor

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Re: windows firewall..wont allow me to enable
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2005, 09:56:40 AM »
You do not need Windows Firewall if you install one of the following firewalls, which are much more user friendly and easier to configure.

Not to mention that they are free.

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

2k dummy

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Re: windows firewall..wont allow me to enable
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2005, 10:49:32 AM »
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Not to mention that they are free.


And 100% better. ;D

Raptor

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Re: windows firewall..wont allow me to enable
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2005, 11:05:24 AM »
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And 100% better. ;D


Now you've spoiled the surprise.  ;)