Vista: Enable or Disable Firewall

Contributor Icon Contributed by davak Date Icon June 22, 2007  
Tag Icon Tagged: 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

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5. Select either on or off
6. Click OK to finish

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  • Morphix
    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!
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