Re: Firewall and Anti Virus

From: Andymacc944 (Andymacc944_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/26/05 

Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:29:06 -0800

Thanks Null,

I am logged in as administrator on all three machines, I could try it in
safe mode but it defeats the object when I used to be able to change it.

regards

Andrew

"null" wrote:

> Andymacc944 wrote:
>
> > I have XP installed on two pc's (original seperate copy on each machine!) I
> > also have NIS2004 installed on both pc's (again seperate copies with
> > different renewal dates). I have not had ANY problems with SP2 one version
> > had the update the other came with SP2. During NIS live update ages ago it
> > recommended only having one firewall and NIS disable XP firewall for me. I
> > have now noticed that some websites take ages to load and thinking they were
> > being blocked I checked XP firewall. What I found on both machines is that XP
> > firewall is enabled as is XP anti virus and I had them both disabled. Also I
> > cannot alter the settings...it wont let me turn the XP firewall off or the XP
> > antivirus. Finally...sorry for the long post...I have automatic updates on
> > but not automatic install now it is set for automatic install on both
> > machines.
> > Any idea's anyone? The machines seem to be working OK apart from the
> > sometimes slow to load sites which could be a lot of traffic anyway and not
> > related
> >
> > regards
> >
> > Andrew
>
> Are you logged in with Administrator privileges when you attempt to make
> the changes?
>
> You could also try to make the changes in Safe Mode.
>
> --
> The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
> data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
> PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
> liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
> posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
> of this message.
>
>

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