Windows XP?

Question

How to disable the system firewall in my computer I have windows XP?

Answer 1

Hi just follw these steps

1. Click on ‘Start’, select 'Control panel', double click on ‘Network Connection’ icon

2. Right click the desired connection or LAN setting icon, and then select ‘Properties’.

3. Click the ‘Advanced’ tab, and remove the check from ‘Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet’.

4• Click ‘Yes’ to confirm that you want to disable the firewall.

Answer 2

Hi, and welcome to Yahoo! Answers.

Those who yelled caution are somewhat justified, in that you don't want to be online -- not even for ten minutes -- without a software firewall or a router with firewall features. Not these days.

And since you may not know whether your router (if you even use one) has such features -- you could check your manual, or the manufacturer's Website -- it's probably safest to have some kind of software firewall running, like the one which came with Windows XP. Having both the hardware and software won't hurt, and adds another layer of safety, in case one has a problem.

Having said all that, you don't have to use the Windows firewall. It does a fine job at blocking incoming traffic, but does nothing at all to block nefarious programs you may accidentally acquire from sending data *out*, which can be equally harmful. So you may want to get a better firewall, such as ZoneAlarm or Kerio. Both are two-way firewalls, and both have free versions, too.

It's also possible you already have another program installed by your computer maker -- such as Norton Internet Security, which includes Norton Personal Firewall. That, too, would be fine. Just make sure it's activated before you disable Windows Firewall.

I'd strongly suggest you install *some* firewall program, or be sure your router has firewall features, before disabling the Windows Firewall. Then, by all means, do it. (In fact, do it as soon as possible after making sure another one is running, because having two at a time can cause problems.)

Shree and up.tobat gave different methods of doing that, and they both work (at least on XP Pro, the one I use).

Finally, when you're all done, you can get a great check-up of your firewall here: http://www.grc.com/default.htm Scroll down a little past the half-way point, and click on ShieldsUP! This site is run by one of the Web's most well-known security gurus, Steve Gibson. The test is free and interesting, and totally safe.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Go to the Control Panel and look for Windows Firewall and Click on it. Make the changes you want to make.

For better firewalls see:
http://www.iopus.com/guides/freefirewalls.htm

Keep your anti-virus software active and update it daily if possible.

You should have a hardware firewall such as a router between your modem and your computer also.

Answer 4

Do not do it, that is the best thing I can tell you. You do not know enough about what you are doing, heck, you have to ask where it is.

You are going to get a virus and a soon coming question from you, what do I do, I took my firewall down and now my computer will not start.

Well.............

Answer 5

Hold on there That is a bad Idea... You never want your firewlall disabled... No Way !! no How !! Never...!!!

I am running windows x-p and you certainly dont want it off.... All kinds of stuff will attack your computer.. and wreck havoc on it...You can allow some content in through ports but best know what your doing...

Answer 6

You never want to remove a firewall, that is like inviting a burglar to use your banking acount............ if you have a program that needs to get through a firewall, then add it to the exceptions list like this.........

start, control panel, windows firewall, exceptions, add program, and select the program you want to add.............