Windows XP Firewall

[Guest]

Using XP Home Edition SP2, Windows Firewall is set to "OFF" and cannot be
changed. The banner at the top says "For your security, some settings are
controlled by Group Policy." In the Security Center, the option to change
the way Security Center alerts me is also grayed out. I really want to know
what has happened.

 

[Malke]

Using XP Home Edition SP2, Windows Firewall is set to "OFF" and cannot
be
changed. The banner at the top says "For your security, some settings
are
controlled by Group Policy." In the Security Center, the option to
change
the way Security Center alerts me is also grayed out. I really want
to know what has happened.

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2 -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875357

Windows XP Service Pack 2 problems/The Service Pack 2 firewall
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#The_Service_Pack_2_firewall

In addition, make sure your computer is 100% virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Malke