How do I Disable the XP firewall?
The firewall application built into Microsoft Windows XP protects your computer from many unpleasant network attacks.
Unfortunately, the XP firewall also occasionally causes a legitimate application to fail.
It is sometimes necessary to disable the Windows XP firewall in order to enable these applications to work.
Steps to Disable the Windows XP firewall
- Click the <Start> button.
- Highlight <Connect To>.
- Click <Show All Connections>.
- Click <Change Windows Firewall settings>.
- Check the circle beside <Off>.
- Click the <OK> button.
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