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Windows Firewall problem >.<

Discussion in 'Computers & Modding' started by someirishkid, Mar 25, 2010.

  1. someirishkid

    someirishkid Well-Known Member

    This is so annoying!!!
    Every day, while i'm on the internet, Windows Firewall suddenly turns itself off, and stops my connection to my wifi. I have to then go into security settings and firewall and then turn the damn thing back on!
    Why is this happening and how can i stop it?

    Here's my specs (if that's nessesary)
    Acer Extensa 5230E
    Intel Celeron processor 585
    Windows Vista SP2
    3GB ram
    160GB HDD

    Please help!
     
  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    don't use windows firewall, its the IT equivalent of hiding from a hurricane behind a sheet of wet tissue paper. If you're using windows XP then sygate personal firewall is excellent, (get it from www.oldversion.com), if youre using vista then try comodo firewall.
     
  3. ace1o1

    ace1o1 Well-Known Member

    I use Comodo Anti-Virus and Internet Security Combo which includes the firewall in it.

    I can say that it is a VERY useful program. :)
     
  4. someirishkid

    someirishkid Well-Known Member

    Thanks Loony and Ace, i'll check those out :)