windows xp firewall

oni_2

I have windows xp with firewall, Norton internet security, and windows defender.
I turn the firewall on but every time I start my pc the security centre says that the firewall is off and recommends switching it on

Please can any one help?

albertross_2

my guess is that the norton firewall is on instead..

leesmithg

oni wrote:

I have windows xp with firewall, Norton internet security, and windows defender.
I turn the firewall on but every time I start my pc the security centre says that the firewall is off and recommends switching it on

Please can any one help?

Disable windowx xp firewall in the security centre.

In Norton control panel make sure it's checked to start automatically when you boot into windows.

Windows defender is a spyware app it is always on unless disabelled.

It does not appear in the notification area but runs in the background.

Never have more than 1 firewall running at anyone time.

They conflict.

oni_2

many thanks you gave me peace of mind

Zahc

oni wrote:

many thanks you gave me peace of mind

If you want to test your firewall security etc, go here and click on 'Shieldsup'.

http://www.grc.com/intro.htm

It's a good site for learning anyway.

Have fun