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Posted 27 September 2011 - 07:26 PM

I have a wireless printer. When I try to print from my laptop it says I have to disable the Firewall. how do I do this so I can print?

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Posted 27 September 2011 - 09:03 PM

If this is XP and you are using the Windows firewall then...

Right-click on My Network Places
Select Properties
Double click Local Network Connection or Modem
Click Advanced
Uncheck Internet Connection Firewall
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Posted 28 September 2011 - 03:09 AM

And don't forget to turn the firewall back on after you're done printing.
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Posted 28 September 2011 - 11:13 AM

Yah, thanks Didier!
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