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    sacramento Posts: 163, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2010, 05:53 AM
    Windows Firewall
    I am trying to use Windows Firewall, which always worked fine until recently. When I boot up my computer, it says that my computer may be at risk because there is no firewall. If I wait 2 to 3 minutes, the firewall starts up and I can use my computer in the normal way. Why is this happening and what can be done? I have Windows XP, IE 7. This seems to have started when I upgraded to IE 8, which I have changed back to IE 7. No help!
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    Feb 21, 2010, 02:54 PM
    To turn it on, go into control panel, right click Windows firewall and create a shortcut. When you start your computer just click on the firewall that will now be on your desktop, and activate it. I have to do that sometimes when I get the same message that you do.. good luck.
    I don't know why this happens, but you could always get the free zone alarm firewall by searching "free zone alarm in Google.
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    Feb 21, 2010, 06:54 PM

    Upoin due consideration, I realized that this shortcut won't work for me because my desktop doesn't come up until the firewall is activated. Thank you anyway.
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