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Need some recommendations on a good firewall (Original Post) Angry Dragon Nov 2012 OP
Can you describe the environment? ChromeFoundry Nov 2012 #1
Dial-up Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #2
XP has a built-in firewall ChromeFoundry Nov 2012 #3
I use it however Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #4
You probably have a malware infection ChromeFoundry Nov 2012 #6
ZoneAlarm InsultComicDog Nov 2012 #5

ChromeFoundry

(3,270 posts)
1. Can you describe the environment?
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:04 AM
Nov 2012

Type of Internet provider - (DSL, Cable, Dial-Up)
BroadBand Modem? (provider supplied, modem+router combo)
Router? - (Manufacturer/Model, WiFi)
Win XP PC Connectivity to local network - (Wired, Wireless)
Multiple Computer, Smartphone, Gaming Console, Network-Ready TV, LAN Printer, etc... (sharing Internet connection)

ChromeFoundry

(3,270 posts)
3. XP has a built-in firewall
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 05:03 PM
Nov 2012

To enable Windows Firewall on XP Service Pack 2 or greater, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type Firewall.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the General tab, click On (recommended).
3. Click OK.

Angry Dragon

(36,693 posts)
4. I use it however
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 08:05 PM
Nov 2012

I noticed that when I am using the computer I notice that in my status bar(bottom right) that it shows that the firewall is turning off and then it will turn back on. It concerns me

ChromeFoundry

(3,270 posts)
6. You probably have a malware infection
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:25 PM
Nov 2012

The Windows firewall should not be turning on and off by itself.

Get the free version of MalwareBytes:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Run a cleanup scan and reboot.

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