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ChromeFoundry

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6. You probably have a malware infection

Reply to Angry Dragon (Reply #4)

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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Need some recommendations on a good firewall [View all] 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