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BIGWORM · Apr 28, 2006, 02:59 AM

I have a problem with a program or script that's turning off Windows Firewall/ICS. I've checked it through services.msc and it keeps being stopped after about 5 minutes or so of network access. I'm not sure what it could be but it's giving me a headache. Any help with this?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Yume · Local time: Apr 28, 2006, 07:43 PM

Are you running Windows XP Pro/Home?

Which service packs have you currently got installed?

Do you have any other firewall protection programs running such as McAfee Security Suite?

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Kaiten · Local time: Apr 28, 2006, 11:51 AM

If you have most other firewalls, they will disable Windows XP firewall, let them. If not you might have a Spyware/virus in your midst. Check for both problems.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

BIGWORM · Apr 28, 2006, 02:00 PM

sorry I didn't post specs:

Windows XP Pro SP2 up to date.

The ONLY program that may have a problem is AVG Free Edition, but I've had that on my computer for the longest time with no problems. I've ran 3 full system scans and spyware scans with Spybot, but nothing. I guess thanks for you guys' concern at this point, but I've already fresh installed.

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Kaiten · Local time: Apr 28, 2006, 12:18 PM

Windows firewall is pretty lame though, I suggest stepping up and getting something better, like ZoneAlarm which does a much better job as a software firewall. Windows' firewall won't protect against outbound hacking, meaning if you got a virus and soemone wants to send your bank info to them.

I was speaking idiomatically.

BIGWORM · Apr 28, 2006, 03:58 PM

I know the builtin ICF is pants, but I needed that service enabled because it's coupled with ICS.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

PUG1911 · Apr 28, 2006, 05:16 PM

ICS is pants as well. May I ask why you are using it? What you need it for? Thanks.

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Kaiten · Local time: Apr 28, 2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by PUG1911

ICS is pants as well. May I ask why you are using it? What you need it for? Thanks.

Same question too, I disabled it a while back and I don't notice any problems at all. In fact I also disabled the MS Security Center, why use it when it told me a while back I have everything I need to be secure? Just get another firewall, smack down the ICS and you'll be fine.

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BIGWORM · Apr 28, 2006, 09:10 PM

Well, seemingly (when I had the system), it was necessary for clients computer off my comp to get an IP. When the service disabled itself, it was giving them APIPA, or a self-addressed IP.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

PUG1911 · Apr 29, 2006, 09:53 PM

I see. The reason for most consumer router sales is to properly share an internet connection. ICS is available as a very last resort, but it screws with a lot of other networking stuff such as firewalls etc.

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