XP (home edition) pre loaded machines have been shipped with the internal firewall program only partly eanabled. How does one fully enable it?
How to fully enable XP firewall?
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Go to your Network Connections window (Start>Control Panel>Network Connections)
Then right-click on the conection to the internet you use. This will be different from machine to machine. If you use a router or some other thing, it probably is "Local Area Network"
Go to the third tab labeled "Advanced"
Make sure "Protect my computer and network....." is checked
Click the settings button.
Then enable and disable the features you want.
Hope that helps.
Then right-click on the conection to the internet you use. This will be different from machine to machine. If you use a router or some other thing, it probably is "Local Area Network"
Go to the third tab labeled "Advanced"
Make sure "Protect my computer and network....." is checked
Click the settings button.
Then enable and disable the features you want.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks.Originally posted by Smash
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I figured that it would be easier to make screenshots than try to describe it with words.
I thought the XP firewall sucked? I use Zonealarm, myself. Free, and decent protection, too.
It works for me.Passes all those online tests with flying colors.
I did have McAfee's firewall but it caused more problems than it was worth.
I did have McAfee's firewall but it caused more problems than it was worth.
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I used this for a while, but it slowed down my computer too much so I got rid of it. Now I have a firewall in the router, so the XP firewall only disturbs the LAN. Because of warranty we aren't actually allowed to turn it off though...
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Well, the built-in Firewall only protects you from external computers trying to get into your computer. It will not protect you from spyware/viruses trying to get out.
There is nothing wrong with the built-in firewall, but I still suggest getting another one on top of it. That way you have all your sides covered.
Zone Alarm always causes me problems.....I use Sygate now....
Wonderful program! My best rating ever...9 thumbs up.
Wonderful program! My best rating ever...9 thumbs up.
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