 Windows Firewall, A problem I haven't found in these forum yet..... |
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 Aug 8 2008, 08:58 AM
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I have Windows XP SP2 CA antiviris When I try to enable it, it comes up with--- We're sorry. The Security Center could not turn on Windows Firewall. To try turning on the firewall yourself, go to Windows Firewall in Control Panel. In the Windows Firewall dialog general tab, select On (recommended), and then click OK. So I close that box and follow the instructions, and I get-- Due to an unidentified problem, Windows cannot display Windows Firewall settings. Its stopping everything, I can't download Comodo Pro because My Security Zone Policy blocks the download. This happens with alot of other downloads too. How can I get into it to stop it so I can get a better firewall??? Cheers Geoff |
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Aug 8 2008, 09:08 AM
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 Group: HJT Team Posts: 2,437 Joined: 10-March 08 Member No.: 195,473 |
Hello Geoff.
Could you tell use all the steps you have taken to troubleshoot the problem? If you have not done so already, please try the suggestions here. With Regards, The Panda -------------------- |
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Aug 8 2008, 09:23 AM
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So far I've updated the windows software manually and searched everything I can think of to fix it, which isn't much cause I don't know computers very well, though I'm learning all the time.
Again i got the same msg for the download. The Security Zone Policy wont allow it. I could be a while with the thorough cleanup but Ill start that now. Geoff |
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Aug 8 2008, 09:31 AM
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Killbox was blocked aswell!!! this sux......
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Aug 8 2008, 09:51 AM
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The Panda,
Your a champion. The last thing I tried has worked. If the above steps do not help, as a last resort solution (before attempting to reinstall the Service Pack), give the following commands a try: Click Start, Run and type: rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection Ndi-Steelhead 132 %windir%\inf\netrass.inf The above command repaired most of the Windows Firewall settings when I tested. After running the above command, restart Windows and then run the following: CMD /K NETSH FIREWALL RESET Attempt to start Firewall applet. Start the Windows Firewall service when prompted. Now if I wanted to change to Comodo Pro3, whats the best way to do this?? Cheers Geoff |
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Aug 8 2008, 05:40 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 136,171 |
How can I download zonealarm when I try it the downlaod box comes up with
This download has been blocked by your Security Zone Policy-Zonealarm.com I'm not sure what this is and how to change/adjust it. I get this for most doawnloads. |
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Aug 8 2008, 06:33 PM
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 Bleepin' Animin Group: Site Admin Posts: 5,777 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Now On... Member No.: 31,547 |
-------------------- The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life. Andrew Brown  "On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key." — Scott Adams. |
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Aug 8 2008, 06:53 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 136,171 |
Thanks Animal,
That did the trick. |
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Aug 8 2008, 08:01 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 136,171 |
In the end I went with Comodo Pro 3.
Happy with it thus far. |
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Aug 8 2008, 11:10 PM
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Bleepin' Animin Group: Site Admin Posts: 5,777 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Now On... Member No.: 31,547 |
Thank you for letting us know. Glad to hear you are happy thus far, with your new firewall.
-------------------- The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life. Andrew Brown "On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key." — Scott Adams. |
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