I am trying to set up a wireless programme on my computer, but it stops when it is blocked by a firewall. How can I find and temporarily disable the firewall?
2006-07-29 21:00:29 · 12 answers · asked by axely1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I am running windows 2000
2006-07-29 21:06:52 · update #1
Hey buddy,
A firewall is a must and should always be keep ON to track intruders..
Well since u are the owner of the PC and u are istalling it... well...
GO TO
START --> CONTROL PANEL --->SECURITY...now can u see a wall like ICON...open that and disable.
WARNING: Dont forget to Enable it after u install ur WIRELESS PROGRAM...or ELSE..u know...
Hope it HELPS and keep Voting..
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BYe
2006-07-29 21:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by LORD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost everyone above is clueless. Windows 2000 does not have a firewall.
Will need more details on how your system is set up. But here are some general tips.
If you have a Cable/DSL router, that's your firewall. You should NOT bypass that! Your machine will be attacked within seconds.
If you're on a business or school system, the firewall is maintained by the IT department. They won't be disabling the firewall, so don't bother asking.
What programme are you trying to install? Check the docs and see what ports need to be opened. You may be able to set port forwarding on your Cable/DSL router, or ask the IT folks to open the port on their firewall.
2006-07-29 22:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only assume that you are wanting to do this for the same reasons i do at times--that is to speed up the download.It takes me about 2hrs to download a movie without the firewall in place ,and about 14hrs with it in place.But its the same with any huge download,if you want it fast then drop the wall and take the risk of a virus sneaking in.I use mozzilla firefox but it is a permanent firewall and i cant disable it so i then use explorer.Oh and if you also have an antivirus program then you have to disable the firewall in that as well.Use avast to arrest the viruses-free antivirus--the best available-http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html
2006-07-29 21:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ron~N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had problems with kaspersky. It did something to my firewall too. I had to end up uninstalling the program and chose another software. For some reason, kaspersky didn't work well with my computer. I have a windows xp. Now I am using Windows Live One Care and it's great.
2016-03-27 06:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Control Panel > then Security center > then change the way security center alert me > then unchekc firewall to disable it...
if you're using firewall software, then open it and disable firewall feature...
2006-07-29 21:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by aRnObIe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can disable your firewall by going to the control panel and then open network connections and then right click on the lan.. then properties and after that goto the advanced tab and uncheck the firewall...
2006-07-29 21:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Web-designer © 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your firewall should have an option to allow the wireless access without disabling it.
2006-07-29 21:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by India 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find you firewall program
open look at the drop down menus or check each tab
also use the help this should explain better
2006-07-31 06:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to control panel and click on security if you have xp service pack 2 and you can disable there but be careful the wall is there for a reason.
2006-07-29 21:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
disable your own
2006-08-02 16:24:00 · answer #10 · answered by penguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋