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To Turn Windows
XP Firewall On And/Or Off!
You must be logged on to this computer as an administrator to complete this
procedure.
1.Open Windows Firewall.
2.On the General tab, click one of the following:
- On is (recommended). This is the setting that you should normally use.
You can also select the Don't allow exceptions check box. When this check box is
selected, the firewall blocks all unsolicited requests to connect to your
computer, including requests to programs or services selected on the Exceptions
tab. Use this setting when you need maximum protection for your computer, such
as when you connect to a public network in a hotel or airport, or when a
dangerous virus or worm is spreading over the Internet.
- Off is (not recommended). Turning off Windows Firewall might make your
computer (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to damage from
viruses or unknown intruders.
Warning!
- If you use the Advanced tab to turn off Windows Firewall for one or more
individual connections, the Windows Security Center will report that the
firewall is off, even though the firewall is still turned on for other
connections. Also, on the General tab, Windows Firewall will still be set to On.
Side Notes!
- To open Windows Firewall, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
and then double-click Windows Firewall.
- Windows Firewall is turned on by default for all Internet and network
connections. However, some computer manufacturers and network administrators
might turn it off.
- Windows Firewall is turned on by default, so you cannot use some features of
some types of programs, unless the program is listed on the Exceptions tab in
Windows Firewall. For example, you might not be able to send photos using an
instant messaging program until you add the program to the exceptions list.
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