Need some recommendations on a good firewall
Any help is good .. running XP
Thanks
ChromeFoundry
(3,270 posts)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)
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)No router
Wired
Just desk top
ChromeFoundry
(3,270 posts)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)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)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.