Re: XP Firewall Disabled - Help!

Do you get an error message or is it just grayed out?? Are you using XP Home
or XP Pro? --- Steve


"sony654" <sony654@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Steve Thanks. When I go to security center I am not able to lick firewall
on. It won't let me. I am down to 1 virus and will scan next in safe
mode.
Thanks for the insight I'll update you - Tom
--
Sony Luvy


"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

Are you able to turn the Windows Firewall back on?? If not what happens
or
what exact error message do you get. Malware and spyware commonly disable
the Windows Firewall or other software firewalls which is why I consider
it
an absolute MUST that those that have DSL/cable internet connections use
an
internet router or firewall appliance as their first line of defense. An
internet router costs less then taking the family to McDonalds these days
and can be purchased at Best Buy, Amazon, etc with names like Netgear,
Linksys, and D-Link.

As you work on your malware problem be sure to also boot into Safe Mode
and
scan for both viruses and spyware in Safe mode. Also be sure that you are
using the latest definitions for any program you scan with. If you
currently
are not using a spyware detection and removal program I recommend trying
the
free for personal use AdAware SE. Make sure you read the link below on
Protect Your PC which will explain basics of security your computer and
has
further links on how to deal with viruses and spyware. Also I STRONGLY
recommend that you do NOT use an account that is also an administrator
account for routine activities and especially for browsing the internet,
opening email, or using chat programs. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
--- Protect Your PC
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ --- AdAware SE
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/ --- using Safe Mode

"sony654" <sony654@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Some malware or virus has shut off my firewall; start.., all
programs...,
accessories..., system tools..., security center. The firewall is
"checked"
off, not on which is recommended (and how I have it set). But somthing
turned it off. I almost have the viruses and malware under control.
Can
some one please advise how I can get the necessary sections of my XP
program
updated. If I have to do something with my original CD's, please be
specific
on which one to use, and how to properly load. Thanks... Please
help -
Tom
--
Sony Luvy





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