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01-24-2007, 10:37 AM
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Problem with WinXP Firewall
I have Windows XP Pro SP2 and my Windows Firewall randomly turns itself off. When I try to access the Windows Firewall settings through Control Panel, it says "Windows cannot start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection (ICS) Sharing Service." Can someone help me fix this problem?
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01-24-2007, 12:16 PM
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Scan your computer for malware. Viruses, trojans, and spyware can do this.
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01-24-2007, 12:33 PM
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Will do. What do u recommend for scanning spyware? Currently I use spybot and adaware.
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01-24-2007, 01:04 PM
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AdAware and Spybot are good as long as you use both of them. If you want to be even more thorough, you should also try Microsoft's Malicious Software tool.
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01-24-2007, 01:30 PM
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And you might also want to scan with AVG Anti-Spyware. And you can do a on-line scan at HouseCall.
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01-24-2007, 01:37 PM
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I'd scan for viruses and trojans *first*. Housecall is good for that.
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01-24-2007, 11:24 PM
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Do you have a third party firewall that might be shutting it off? I know Norton will disable the XP ICF, maybe others do, too?
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