Windows XP SP2 firewall setting

From: xp_user (xp_user_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/17/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 19:07:01 -0700

I'm trying to figure out a way to disable the firewall without using the GUI.

I've figure out I can use "netsh firewall set opmode .." to disable the
firewall,
but it would be better if I knew where the information is stored and how it is
presented with what value. I'm guessing the info is stored in the registry.
It's not stored in a .ini or .inf file, is it?

Oh~, the reason I need this info is because about 100~200 people need the
firewall setting to be disabled. Best way to do it would be by using some
kind
of script. Problem is, I don't know where the firewall info is stored.

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