I'm getting a msg that says my firewall is not turned on, when I try and turn it on it says that my group policy is not allowing me to turn it on. How can I turn whatever group policy is off so my firewall will work?
I have looked everywhere for group policy but no luck.1 person needs an answerI do too
December 7th, 2010 7:30pm

Hi sinned1,1. Do you have any non Microsoft security software installed on the computer?2. Are you referring to Windows Firewall or other firewall?We recommend you to login to the computer as an administrator and check if you can start Windows Firewall. If you've any non Microsoft security software installed on the computer, then disable it and check if you can turn on Windows Firewall.Note: If you can turn on Windows Firewall after disabling the security software, then turn on security software and change/lower the security software settings.For more troubleshooting steps, have a look at the following articles:1. See You cannot start the Windows Firewall service in Windows XP SP22. See Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2 for advanced usersVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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December 8th, 2010 7:38am

Yes I do have something called SuperAnti spyware.Yes I'm referring to Windows Firewall. I tried to start my firewall but where you check to activate is greyed out. I disabled the other software but it still doesn't work.
December 9th, 2010 6:57pm

I'm unclear as to where you are when the option is grayed-out. I am assuming you are talking about where you normally enable Windows Firewall in Control Panel...The first step is to try the Group Policy Editor: Start -> Run -> "gpedit.msc"Then navigate to: Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections -> Windows Firewall -> Domain Profile and/or Standard ProfileLook for and double-click on "Windows Firewall: Protect all Network Connections" and set it accordingly. If these checkboxes are grayed out, then it gets ugly and you will need to resort to Secedit to unlock policy. Some help on Secedit is available by clicking on: Start -> Help and Support -> [in Search box, type:] "Secedit"Keep in mind that if you are actively connected to a Domain, these settings may be overridden by Domain Policy and might not "stick".HTH, JW
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December 13th, 2010 5:18pm

Advanced System Information - Policy I tried to do the navigate to but I don't get the info you said to click on, when I click on Admin templates I don't get network. I did find the below Group Policy Results for my system is this helpful?Please wait while information is being collected...100% Refresh screen Group Policy Results for REALESTATEINSPEComputer InformationComputerName:REALESTATEINSPEDomain:MSHOMESite:NoneLast time Group Policy was applied:Wednesday, December 15, 2010 GMTApplied Group Policy ObjectsFriendly NameGUIDLocal Group PolicyLocal Group PolicySecurity Group Membership when Group Policy was appliedBUILTIN\AdministratorsEveryoneNT AUTHORITY\Authenticated UsersStartup ScriptsNameParametersSource GPONoneShutdown ScriptsNameParametersSource GPONoneSecurity Settings - Restricted GroupsGroup NameMembersSource GPONoneSecurity Settings - File SystemObject NamePermissionsSource GPONoneSecurity Settings - RegistryObject NamePermissionsSource GPONonePrograms InstalledNameVersionSourceDeployed StateSource GPONonePrograms listed in Add or Remove ProgramsNameVersionSourceSource GPONoneNote This list of programs is determined by the last time Add or Remove Programs was used by the current user. To get the most up-to-date list, open Control Panel, clickAdd or Remove Programs, and then run this report again. Registry SettingsDisplay NameRegistry KeyStateSource GPONot availableSoftware \Policies \Microsoft \Windows\Safer\NoneLocal Group PolicyNot availableSoftware \Policies \Microsoft \Windows\WinRM \Client\AllowBasic1Local Group PolicyNot availableSoftware \Policies \Microsoft \Windows\WinRM \Client\NoneLocal Group PolicyNote Only registry settings from default .adm files have their display names listed in the table above. Group Policy Results for REALESTATEINSPE\Dennis KehresUser InformationUserName:REALESTATEINSPE\Dennis KehresDomain:MSHOMELast time Group Policy was applied:Wednesday, December 15, 2010 GMTApplied Group Policy ObjectsFriendly NameGUIDLocal Group PolicyLocal Group PolicySecurity Group Membership when Group Policy was appliedREALESTATEINSPE\NoneEveryoneBUILTIN\AdministratorsBUILTIN\UsersNT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVENT AUTHORITY\Authenticated UsersLOCALInternet Explorer Automatic Browser ConfigurationAutomatic ConfigurationStateSource GPOAutomatically detect configuration settingsNoIEAKEnable automatic configurationNoIEAKConfiguration FileLocationSource GPOAuto Configuration URL (.INS file)NoneIEAKAuto Configuration URL (.JS, .JVS, PAC file)NoneIEAKInternet Explorer Proxy Server SettingsLAN Proxy Server SettingsStateSource GPOUse a proxy serverNoIEAKBypass proxy server for internal addressesNoIEAKProxy ServerAddressPortSource GPOHTTPNoneNoneIEAKSecureNoneNoneIEAKFTPNoneNoneIEAKGopherNoneNoneIEAKLogon ScriptsNameParametersSource GPONoneLogoff ScriptsNameParametersSource GPONoneRedirected FoldersFolder NamePathSettingSource GPONonePrograms InstalledNameVersionSourceDeployed StateSource GPONonePrograms listed in Add or Remove ProgramsNameVersionSourceSource GPONoneNote This list of programs is determined by the last time Add or Remove Programs was used by the current user. To get the most up-to-date list, open Control Panel, clickAdd or Remove Programs, and then run this report again. Registry SettingsDisplay NameRegistry KeyStateSource GPONoneNote Only registry settings from default .adm files have their display names listed in the table above.
December 15th, 2010 5:30pm

If GPedit does not work, you may be able to enable the firewall by directly editing the registry with Regedit. Look at the following article:"How to Configure Windows Firewall in Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2" < http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsembedded/standard/aa731196 >Skip down to the section "Using Regedit to configure Windows Firewall"Make sure you backup your registry and/or create a Restore Point before editing the registry. If you are not comfortable editing the registry, then don't do it. Here is the standard Microsoft Warning about modifying the registry:"Warning: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk."HTH, JW
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December 16th, 2010 4:30pm

What if I just reinstall the operating system? Will I lose anything? Den
December 18th, 2010 4:09pm

Quite often a reinstall is the fastest way to solve a problem. Your hard drive will be completely erased in the process, so it will be necessary to back up your personal files beforehand. An external USB drive is good for this purpose. Also you will need to reinstall all applications that did not come with the computer. If you use the Encrypting File System (EFS), make sure that you back up your certificates as well or you will lose access to all your encrypted files -- even if backed up. (Encrypted files usually show up with filenames in green).A "Repair Install" that does not wipe out your disk might also be possible, but if you've installed SP2, SP3, IE7, or IE8 since you purchased your machine, you should read the following article:"How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP if a later version of Internet Explorer is installed" < http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917964 >HTH, JW
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December 19th, 2010 1:51pm

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