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Comment from Carmel Aruai on 2011-10-11

2011-10-12T01:07:57Z

I've got a PC which is using XP SP2. The problem is, I cannot turn off the windows firewall to run a program which goes through our server. The option to turn off the firewall is always grayed out!! I've tried several options including logging in as the administrator of the computer and administrator of the network, but it just doesn't seem to do the trick. I really need this program running.. I've re-installed the program several times and even wiped out the computer and re-installed everything on it, but nothing works. The program just wont run because the firewall is permanently turned on.

Please help!!
Thanks

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Comment from Yvonne Dette on 2010-12-10

2010-12-10T22:51:59Z

I find that just trying to enter a website is a dam hassle, I checked my firewall etc but it all seems ok. Not sure where to go from here????

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Comment from Joellyn Willis on 2010-06-11

2010-06-11T14:18:03Z

Windows firewall is preventing printing to a network printer (wireless). How do I fix this?

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Comment from Bob on 2010-04-24

2010-04-24T17:36:48Z

When I try to utilize internet explorer I get the cannot connect message. When I run the diagnostics I get the message that the firewall is blocking access to those ports. I've tried restting to the default settings but still cannot access the internet. I know my connection is good because I can still get email. Any ideas ?

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Comment from Dee Summerfield on 2010-03-06

2010-03-06T20:30:12Z

http://computers-technology.helium.com/how-to/9190-how-to-enable-or-disable-the-
A step by step guide to turning off your windows firewall. How to enable or disable to windows firewall.

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Comment from donna evans on 2009-08-24

2009-08-24T13:31:24Z

why is firewall stopping me from going onto limewire? it was working before now it has stopped

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Comment from carol nicholson on 2008-08-02

2008-08-02T14:17:24Z

help cant access anything due to firewall,tried to uninstall,wont let me,have clicked on add and remove progs a list should come up but its blank no progs listed what can i do cant read my emails.

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Comment from Nathaniel Alcorn on 2007-01-21

2007-01-22T06:22:31Z

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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Comment from johndoe on 2006-09-25

2006-09-25T14:27:50Z

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

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Comment from JSpiewak on 2006-07-19

2006-07-20T00:01:54Z

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?

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Comment from mic on 2006-06-19

2006-06-20T02:25:23Z

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

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Comment from mick kelly on 2006-04-03

2006-04-03T10:03:57Z

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

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Comment from mick kelly on 2006-04-03

2006-04-03T07:47:54Z

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

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-11

2005-05-12T00:16:07Z

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

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Comment from Yusaf on 2005-05-11

2005-05-11T22:05:07Z

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.

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Comment from emily on 2004-09-21

2004-09-22T03:41:36Z

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?

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Comment from Sean Smith on 2004-08-23

2004-08-23T14:15:54Z

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

Thank you.

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