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Penny Lane · 05-05-2004, 08:27 AM

I have Windows XP. Where do I find the firewall setting? Please help me!

ConservativeBalla · 05-05-2004, 08:36 AM

You might've already made up your mind about this, but rather than using the Windows XP Firewall (It's very sad), maybe you should put some thought to buying the "McAfee Firewall". You can tell the McAfee Firewall to Block, Filter, or Allow Internet action to and from your computer, and you can configure it to tell the Firewall what programs can and cannot access the Internet. i.e., if it's a fishy-looking program and you don't know what it is, you can tell it to not access the Internet.

Penny Lane · 05-05-2004, 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by ConservativeBalla
You might've already made up your mind about this, but rather than using the Windows XP Firewall (It's very sad), maybe you should put some thought to buying the "McAfee Firewall". You can tell the McAfee Firewall to Block, Filter, or Allow Internet action to and from your computer, and you can configure it to tell the Firewall what programs can and cannot access the Internet. i.e., if it's a fishy-looking program and you don't know what it is, you can tell it to not access the Internet.

I just want to know where to find it. I have looked but can't find it anywhere! Thanks.

ConservativeBalla · 05-05-2004, 08:52 AM

My only suggestions are:

1. Click "Start", "Find", "Files or Folders", tell it to search "My Computer" and in the search field, just put " firewall " .

2. Check C:\Program Files folders that may have the firewall.

3. Check C:\Windows folders that may have the firewall.

Penny Lane · 05-05-2004, 09:31 AM

I found it! 1. Control Panel
2.Network and Internet connections
3.Network Connections
4. Right click on the icon(in my case ATT) and clicked properties.
5. Click Advanced and there is a box to check if you want to activate the firewall.

I just wanted to see if I had the firewall activated. I have been having no luck connecting to MSN Messenger and that was one option to check on. My firewall is not activated so I don't know what the problem is! I have emailed MSN support and hopefully will get this resoved. Thanks guys!

PZelda · 05-05-2004, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
I found it! 1. Control Panel
2.Network and Internet connections
3.Network Connections
4. Right click on the icon(in my case ATT) and clicked properties.
5. Click Advanced and there is a box to check if you want to activate the firewall.

I just wanted to see if I had the firewall activated. I have been having no luck connecting to MSN Messenger and that was one option to check on. My firewall is not activated so I don't know what the problem is! I have emailed MSN support and hopefully will get this resoved. Thanks guys!

Ah, yes, MSN Messenger. It's always a hit or miss with me.

Once, last year, I couldn't sign on to MSN Messenger for a WHOLE WEEK.

Kazza · 05-05-2004, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the firewall tips!

I can't log into MSN either; I thought it was me or my computer

What's their support e-mail?

uPDATE: Found support page and still can't send an email to them; when I click Submit it shows 'Page cannot be displayed' msg

Brent88 · 05-05-2004, 01:30 PM

MSN Messenger just logged on for me... for a time yesterday afternoon though it just sat there trying and never did anything.

Penny Lane · 05-05-2004, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by I'maDESIlover
Thanks for the firewall tips! I can't log into MSN either; I thought it was me or my computer What's their support e-mail?

uPDATE: Found support page and still can't send an email to them; when I click Submit it shows 'Page cannot be displayed' msg

How long has it been since you could use MSN? I haven't had it in 2 days so far. I had no problem with the support page. If I receive an answer (in 24 hours they say) I will report back here to let you know what they say. Luckily my AIM still works so I can still use that. But I prefer MSN.

Kazza · 05-05-2004, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
How long has it been since you could use MSN? I haven't had it in 2 days so far. I had no problem with the support page. If I receive an answer (in 24 hours they say) I will report back here to let you know what they say. Luckily my AIM still works so I can still use that. But I prefer MSN.

My MSN's been out for 2 days. I've called them but since I had a 'free acct' they told me they couldn't help me

;then I called my local carrier and reffered me to Microsoft which was no good either. My messenger is down but AIM works. I'm so frustrated

05-05-2004, 08:27 AM	#1
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	Computer question. Please help! I have Windows XP. Where do I find the firewall setting? Please help me!
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05-05-2004, 08:36 AM	#2
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	You might've already made up your mind about this, but rather than using the Windows XP Firewall (It's very sad), maybe you should put some thought to buying the "McAfee Firewall". You can tell the McAfee Firewall to Block, Filter, or Allow Internet action to and from your computer, and you can configure it to tell the Firewall what programs can and cannot access the Internet. i.e., if it's a fishy-looking program and you don't know what it is, you can tell it to not access the Internet.
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05-05-2004, 08:52 AM	#4
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	My only suggestions are: 1. Click "Start", "Find", "Files or Folders", tell it to search "My Computer" and in the search field, just put " firewall " . 2. Check C:\Program Files folders that may have the firewall. 3. Check C:\Windows folders that may have the firewall.

05-05-2004, 09:31 AM	#5
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	I found it! 1. Control Panel 2.Network and Internet connections 3.Network Connections 4. Right click on the icon(in my case ATT) and clicked properties. 5. Click Advanced and there is a box to check if you want to activate the firewall. I just wanted to see if I had the firewall activated. I have been having no luck connecting to MSN Messenger and that was one option to check on. My firewall is not activated so I don't know what the problem is! I have emailed MSN support and hopefully will get this resoved. Thanks guys!

05-05-2004, 12:53 PM	#7
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Thanks for the firewall tips! I can't log into MSN either; I thought it was me or my computer What's their support e-mail? uPDATE: Found support page and still can't send an email to them; when I click Submit it shows 'Page cannot be displayed' msg

05-05-2004, 01:30 PM	#8
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	MSN Messenger just logged on for me... for a time yesterday afternoon though it just sat there trying and never did anything.