Does anyone know where the firewall is located on windows 2000. I need to see if it is on or not?

Answer 1

Windows 2000 does indeed have a (very basic) firewall;
in fact, it's merely an advanced feature of your Internet connection, part of what is known as IPSec; see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309798 for the complete specs and how to.
be VERY careful what you do with this; you may well end up blocking your I-net altogether :-o :-&
should this happen, disable the feature completely and download and install the free ZonaAlarm (it's the only free FW left, that comes with an approachable user interface: http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1001_cnet_zdnet/zlsSetup_65_737_000_en.exe )

if you actually have a firewall installed on Windows 2000 (most software FWs that work on XP will also work just fine on 2K ~:) you may want to click on Start => Programs and look for any of
- Zonealarm
- Symantec (may also be ONLY the Anti-Virus!)
- Sygate
- Kerio
- Network Associates (possible AV only, too)
- .... the list is nearly endless :-<
in the corresponding "icon group" you should find a "configuration tool"of some kind

Answer 2

Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Firewall

Answer 3

Windows 2000 doesn't have a built-in firewall, so a recomend that you get one. Here are some excellent free firewall you could use:

Zonealarm:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html
Sygate:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Personal_Firewall_Free_d3356.html

for others firewall you could also check (normally under security or firewalls):
http://www.majorgeeks.com
http://www.tucows.com
http://www.download.com
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/

Answer 4

Windows 2000 does not have a builtin firewall. If you think you have a 3rd party program, check your add/remove programs in control panel.

Answer 5

This link should help...