Internet Connection Firewall issues

[Chuck]

I have been trying to enable my Internet Connection
Firewall on my HP Pavilion 745n computer for some time,
but have been unable. I have Windows XP home. The
computer is not networked at this time.
The directions for this are very simple. From Network
Connection highlight the connection you what to change,
when I either click on "Change settings of this
connection," or right click, and choose Properties, it
does nothing. Nothing. No error messages, no disk
activity, nothing, neither is grayed out. I am signed on
as Administrator.
I have installed the latest dialer program
(5.1.2600.1055). I have the latest Windows Updates. I
have tried uninstalling the dialer program, and
reinstalling, closing all other programs, including Norton
AV. I have two other connections located in Network
Connections, and they both allow me to access the "Change
settings of this connection", and Properties.

I am hoping you can help with this puzzle.

Happy Holidays!

 

[Joe727]

Do yourself a huge favor and leave it disabled. It's a one way firewall
which means it doesn't notify you of outgoing programs. It's also a PITA
when setting up a network.

Get the free version of Zone Alarm instead. I've been using ZA for about 5
years now. It's an excellent program.

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

Joe

 

[Guest]

Joe, thanks for the heads up. I'll do just that. ICF is
more trouble than it's worth.