Windows Firewall is restricting access to something I want ... what do I do?

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EXCELLENT! What a great use of snagit or whatever screen capture program you are using. Excellent instructions. Valuable information.

Thank you.

Why does my firewall turn off whenever I turn off my computer? Is there a way I can set it where it won't turn off so I don't have to go turn it back on when I turn on the computer?

Do you have any idea about what to do if I can't access the Firewall settings in the first place? I used to be able to, but lately there is a problem that says: due to an unidentified problem, windows cannot access firewall settings. can i do anything in DOS maybe? I could really use your help. Thanks.

It might be worth checking in the event viewer to see if there is more information:
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_event_viewer_and_should_i_care.html

And then I'd run a system file check:
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html

i recently got infected by adware punisher i fixed this with spyware doctor but i still can't access windows firewall settings is there a fix for this problem any help would be appreciated

got the link for the registry file go to http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sharedaccess.htm
it worked for me hopefully it will work for you too

hi i have looked at the set up heading 'windows firewalll' i am not able to open any of the sits could u please help me if u can i will buy a coffee thanx have u heard of 'sharedaccess and is it safe mic

Good article! I have a situation kind of like that. The Windows firewall on my sister's computer is turning off by itself and then doing the "scary warning thing. It is also blocking internet access. She is protected by AVG anti-virus and anti-spyware programs as well as a hardware firewall in the modem. She has service pack 2. What would cause this if there is no virus or spyware and how do I fix it?

this was hardly any help to me because I cant even access my firewall window to change it anyone know whats wrong?

I simply want to network two computers using a firewire cable. In the firewall settings advanced tab I untick 1394 connection as I don't want windows firewall to monitor that connection at all, but when the network wizard applies the settings it turns the firewall back on for that connection.

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