Windows Firewall setting not persistent

From: Michael T (anonymous_at_sbcglobal.net)
Date: 05/17/05 

Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 17:01:58 GMT

I put a check mark in my Windows XP firewall to "Protect My Computer".

But after I boot my computer I have to recheck it each time. This problem
just stated in the last 1-2 weeks.

It will not stay set.

Does anyone know why?

I was told that it is because I do not have Automatic Updates set to on, but
I set it to ON and no change.

I did recently install Norton AntiVirus 2005, but do not see a connection to
this problem. Although I should mention that this has added a new Windows XP
Service named "Norton Antivirus Firewall Monitor". NOTE: I am not using
Norton's firewall software - only NAV,

I have installed WinXP SP2 and all recent updates when running Windows
Update.

A Google search revealed that someone else supported this same problem, but
no resolution was offered.

As always, thank you in advance.

Michael

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