I am trying to install a wireless router to my laptop and the installation programme says that a firewall is preventing the installation. I have no idea how to find it/them and switch them off. i am running on Windows 2000.
2006-08-28 09:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by axely1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
where the icon is at the bottom right hand corner, right click on it and click disable, this turns it off for a while, to load it back up just go to programs then the firewalls you want to turn on
2006-08-28 09:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Honey!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, you can right click in the bottom right of your screen where an icon will be present. Click on exit.
If you're using Windows' own Firewall you'll need to follow this:
Open Control Panel
In the top left hand corner of the window that opens click on Switch to Classic View
Double-click on Windows Firewall
Click on Off (not recommended), but don't forget to switch it back on once you've installed your software.
For some reason, this option doesn't seem to be available in the Category View ... at least, not on my computer it doesn't.
2006-08-30 14:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, depending on which firewall you have i recommend going into the Start menu and go onto ControlPanel. Then click on where it says Windows Firewall and then you can switch it off. If you need more help, just let me know!
2006-08-28 09:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What firewall do you have? Shut it down. If it's Windows firewall, go to control panel, security. You'll be alright for a few minutes if you have antivirus.
2006-08-28 09:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as above control panel,windows firewall,your ok for a few mins.
2006-08-28 09:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Spook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel or click start click search click files or folders type firewalls click search again
2006-08-28 10:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would not recommend it..it can cost you dear...
2006-08-28 09:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by hondanut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
temporarily
2006-08-28 09:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by notgnal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋