Re: Windows Firewall turned off
From: tman2o (tman2o_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/04/05
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Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:55:01 -0700
XP SP2 is installed and it is Norton Internet Security. My guess is that the
Windows firewall would be more efficient to run instead of the Norton worm
protection...is that true?
"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> If you have Norton Antivirus, and not Norton Internet Security, then
> there is no firewall included. Is XP SP2 installed ?
>
> If yes, then try this ... go to Start, Run, type in :
>
> cmd
>
> Click OK
>
> At the command prompt type in :
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> netsh winsock reset
>
> Press Enter
>
> Restart the system. Is the Windows firewall enabled on reboot ?
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2005}
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> tman2o wrote:
>
> > My Windows Firewall automatically turns off every time i reboot. Is this
> > because Norton Antivirus has its own internal firewall? If it is because of
> > Norton, is it ok to leave the Windows Firewall turned off? I'm concerned that
> > my computer isn't adequately secured. Thanks
>
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