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    Need help with Windows Firewall

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by nickd916, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. nickd916

    nickd916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need to install my new Zune 3.0 software with Windows Firewall running. The problem is that Windows firewall won't run...even when i choose to run manually. Can you help me? Thanks!
     
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    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    First off, this should go in the Security and Anti-virus forum.

    Onto the actual problem. Do you have another firewall installed? Has Windows Firewall always acted like this?
     
    jin07, Sep 17, 2008
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    I have McAfee anti virus but I have that disabled. Windows firewall wasnt alway like this. This is the first time I noticed this
     
    nickd916, Sep 17, 2008
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    Might want to switch to a better firewall like Comodo.
     
    flipfire, Sep 17, 2008
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    I don't really have a choice. I need Windows Firewall to be running.
     
    nickd916, Sep 17, 2008
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    Open Security Center-Start---Control Panel---Switch to Classic View---Security Center. What's listed under the "firewall" heading?

    EDIT: I just checked McAfee's site. Apparently they include a firewall with every product, even when you have just antivirus. (That's why Windows Firewall's disabled) You need to make sure that an exception is made in the McAfee software. To create an exception in McAfee VirusScan follow the instructions in the following link: http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=307339&lc=1033&partner=10005&type=TS

    You'll want to add "zune.exe" to the list it's found under C:\program files\zune
     
    booboo12, Sep 18, 2008
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