Vista: Enable or Disable Firewall
Posted by David Kirk in Microsoft Vista
A firewall can be a life saving barrier between you and hackers. Likewise, a firewall can be a hair-pulling obstruction preventing programs from reaching the internet correctly. Being comfortable with turning the firewall on and off is a basic skill that everyone should master.
Each version of the windows OS firewall gets a little stronger and a little easier to use. There is little reason not to use the firewall for most people; however, if you are trying to debug a program’s connection issues, disabling the firewall should be an initial first step.
Here is how to turn the vista firewall on and off:
1. Click Start Orb
2. Select Control Panel
3. Click Security
4. Select the Firewall option
5. Select either on or off
6. Click OK to finish
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David Kirk is one of the original founders of tech-recipes and is currently serving as editor-in-chief. Not only has he been crafting tutorials for over ten years, but in his other life he also enjoys taking care of critically ill patients as an ICU physician.
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April 20, 2009 at 4:40 pm, Morphix said:
Is that a joke ? Is that your solution for Vista Firewall ?
Just reboot your pc and see if your solution is still there.
This is proper Tech way:
1. Start | Run | Services.msc (alternatively: Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services Management)
2. Find the entry “Windows Firewall” | Right-Click it -> Properties
3. Press “Stop”
4. Change “Startup type” to “Disabled”
5. Press OK and exit.
Just to let you know: U SuckS!
October 13, 2010 at 2:39 pm, Sailornova2 said:
This solution works for Windows XP Downgrade also.
February 21, 2010 at 4:41 pm, mpsnyder said:
So, I turned off my firewall and now I can surf the net… anyone have any ideas why?
March 27, 2011 at 1:24 pm, Jcglobaltrading said:
morphix god bless u. davak is stupid pig .u help me to solve tis prob.tq
March 27, 2011 at 2:27 pm, Anonymous said:
I removed the expletives, but I let the sentiment stand. I’m sorry my original tutorial did not help… but I’m glad that Morphix’s info helped.
January 09, 2012 at 3:28 pm, gloria lang said:
Where can I find start orb so that I can control windows firewall?