My windows firewall is not starting. virus problem? It is giving the error(in CP)-
Due to an unidentified problem,windows cannot display the firewall setting.
I have scanned the computer(with KAV), Ran System Mechanic pro, window washer, spysweeper but with no use.Please help.
PS. Thinking of installing Zone alarm pro.
It'll be better if u switch to Zone Alarm firewall.
But regarding to ur problem, did u check whether the "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" service is running and set to Automatic in Computer Management?
Yes, the service status is stopped and cannot be started.Tried to start manually also.
Set its Startup to Automatic and then restart ur comp.
this could happen due to a corrupted shared access registry key.
go to services control panel.
ensure that your WindowsFirewall/ICS service is 'started' and set on
'automatic'
ensure the same (for the time being) for SecurityCenter service.
reboot.
download sharedacess.reg key from here. read the procedure
click *windowsxp.mvps.org/sharedaccess.htm
double click on it to add it to ur registry.
switch to kaspersky internet security 2006..
I have recently installed XP with sp2 and all latest update(by automatic update option). In the local services (both in standard and extended) there is
no entry like Windows Firewall/ICS service.where else can I find it?
Many Thanx anandk. Your link solved the problem.
