Enabling firewall on Windows XP

[Fernando Begliomini]

Hi,

I have a P.C (gateway) and it runs on Windows XP. I went
to the Microsoft.com site and saw subject on "protect your
PC". I was unable to install or activate the built in
firewall from Microsoft Windows XP. I get stuck between
steps 5 & 6. I use a DIAL-UP connection (modem). My dial
up icon says: "AOL disconnected, GTWV.92 Voice Modem". And
then on step 6, I click on "Change Settings of this
connection" and Nothing happens. I aslo right-click my AOL
icon and then go to "Properties" but nothing happens.

Any suggestions?

Thank you,

Fernando

 

[Nicholas]

Fernando --

Assuming you have AOL, you'll need to install a third-party firewall.
America Online installs its own connection settings that override
the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
built-in firewall.

Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
a FREE firewall program for your computer.

Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html


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Nicholas

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| Hi,
|
| I have a P.C (gateway) and it runs on Windows XP. I went
| to the Microsoft.com site and saw subject on "protect your
| PC". I was unable to install or activate the built in
| firewall from Microsoft Windows XP. I get stuck between
| steps 5 & 6. I use a DIAL-UP connection (modem). My dial
| up icon says: "AOL disconnected, GTWV.92 Voice Modem". And
| then on step 6, I click on "Change Settings of this
| connection" and Nothing happens. I aslo right-click my AOL
| icon and then go to "Properties" but nothing happens.
|
| Any suggestions?
|
| Thank you,
|
| Fernando

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll either need to find a 3rd party firewall that is compatible
with AOL, or switch to a real ISP that is compatible with the real
Internet..

AOL is an on-line content provider that ignores international
Internetworking standards in favor of its own proprietary products,
and has deliberately made its connection software incompatible with
both WinXP's built-in firewall and WinXP's Internet Connection Sharing
feature. AOL's proprietary connection applet is deliberately designed
to preclude your setting/adjusting any of its properties, to include
enabling/disabling WinXP's ICF and ICS.


Bruce Chambers

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