ICF Won't Remain Enabled

[Guy McIntosh]

Hello,

I recently re-installed Windows XP. Since then, Internet
Connection Firewall does not remain enabled when the
machine is re-booted. I am able to re-enable it when this
happens, but it seems to drop out after a while and is
certainly not enabled when I re-start the system.

I noticed this happening because my second firewall
(Sygate Personal Firewall Pro) started reporting
intrusion attempts on RPC DCOM ports, which ICF normally
prevents.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to why this is
happening?
Thanks

Guy

 

[Ron]

Don't run two firewalls!!!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Yes.

[[Q. Should I use both Internet Connection Firewall and a software firewall
from a different company on my Windows XP computer?
A. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home
computers, home networking, and small business networking scenarios.
Using two firewalls on the same connection could cause issues with
connectivity to the Internet or other unexpected behavior. One firewall,
whether it is the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or different
software firewall, can provide substantial protection for your computer.]]

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/firewall.asp

Looks like you better run one or the other.