How to Enable or Disable the Firewall in Windows XP ?

Enabling the Windows XP firewall

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and open Network Connections.

2. Within the Network Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection and select properties.

3. Within the Local Area Connection Properties window, click the Advanced tab.

4. Finally, check the Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet option.

Disabling the Windows XP firewall ?

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Paneland open Network Connections.

2. Within the Network Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection and select Properties.

3. Within the Local Area Connection Properties window, click the Advanced tab.

4. Finally, uncheck the Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet option.