How Do You Disable Windows XPs Firewall?
With the introduction of Service Pack 2 (SP2) in 2004, Microsoft improved Windows XP’s “Internet Connection Firewall,” renamed it “Windows Firewall,” and expanded its configuration options. However, computer security experts soon determined that it had two significant security holes. It could not block outbound traffic and it could be switched off by other applications. Many savvy users have turned to third-party firewalls as a consequence. To do so, you must disable Windows Firewall. Click on “Start” and then “Control Panel.” Click on the “Security Center” icon. Your control panel will resemble either Figure 1 or Figure 2, but both will have the icon. Click on “Windows Firewall.” It is located in the Security Center window below “Security Essentials” and “Manage Security Settings For:” Click “Off (not recommended).” View this warning in your system tray every time you boot up your computer. To turn it off, click on the warning balloon or the shield icon. The Security Center opens agai
