XP Firewall Keeps Turning Off? !!!!

[Jack Barrett]

Every time I sign on to my pc, the Security Center keeps popping up and
tells me that my firewall needs to be turned on!
I turn it on every time now.
Why doesn't stay turned on?
This had suddenly started for no apparent reason.
I am also running ZA Free which has been on this pc for several months with
no problems.
Help & Suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

Jack Barrett
My Web Site: http://windsurf_2.tripod.com

 

[Paul N]

I suspect your prob is caused by running 2 firewalls at a time: SP2 firewall
and ZA.
Disabling/uninstalling ZA should solve your problem. You no longer need it
since the firewall function is now included in Windows

Success
Paul

 

[Peter]

Windows Firewall protects incoming traffic only...better to use Zonealarm.

 

[frodo]

latest ZA will work in conjunction w/ built-in; built-in "comes on" very
early in boot process, protects system during boot, ZA then "takes over",
disabling built-in automatically. Useful if you're connected to an
always-on gateway (ie, cablemodem or LAN), not so important if you
dial-up.

As stated, built-in does not stop outgoing unless you explicitly disable a
port. So, if your system acquires a trojan it can still call home. Note
ZA's outbound protection is NOT foolproof though, a well-written trojan
can still call home by going thru IE or svchost. "Outbound protection" is
a bit of a myth...