Re: Windows Firewall turned off

From: tman2o (tman2o_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/04/05


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 :
>
> netsh winsock reset
>
> Press Enter
>
> Restart the system. Is the Windows firewall enabled on reboot ?
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2005}
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> 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
>



Relevant Pages

  • Re: Simple home network stops working ?
    ... >integrated Lan card and updated the SIS900 driver for this adaptor from the ... You've tested the network adapters, and replaced the network cable. ... Is the Norton firewall part of Norton Internet Security or do you have ... Disable the Windows Firewall. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: LOSE INTERNET CONNECTIVITION IF AV SOFTWARE IS INHSTALLED
    ... Norton subscription and download a large upgrade failed. ... CONGRATULATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION my internet connection is LOST!! ... the Windows Firewall in XP does a fantastic job ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: norton internet security & windows firewall
    ... > i have a norton and windows firewall in my pc. ... > windows firewall is disabled everytime i reboot my pc. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Keeping my pc safe
    ... Windows firewall is weak but you can still get Zone Alarm Free ... I long ago removed Mcafee and Norton from my machines as they offer to much ... security solution by using different free products. ... There are cheaper options available. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • RE: Problem with networking
    ... SP2 (Norton Antivirus ON and windows firewall ON) ... SP1 (Norton antivirus ON, Norton internet security ON and Window firewall ... I am using a D-Link Router Di-524. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)