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Recently, I installed TPF on my system. It prevented me from being able to reach the internet so after much fiddling, I uninstalled it in safe mode. Since that time, my computer has not been able to be seen or pinged by other computers on my home network. I'm assuming some piece of TPF remains somewhere. I've gone over my network settings numerous times. All is good there. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
VERY long shot!! I don't know why you uninstalled it in safe mode, but how about reinstalling and uninstalling in normal mode.
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I tried that first. Wouldn't uninstall in normal mode. I was advised the only way to uninstall was in safe mode because it wouldn't load in that mode.
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Under 'Firewall Administration' 'Miscellaneous' you have the options:
Run Manually
Run as a Service
"Run as a Service" means it loads with Windows (but not in Safe Mode, of course)
"Manually means you'd launch it as needed
"It prevented me from being able to reach the internet"
Well... maybe, if you told it not to allow your browser to connect etc. It's likely that your problem lies elsewhere since the program is no longer installed.
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Has the TPF entry gone from Control Panel/Add-Remove?
If so you might just check in c:\program files to see if the TPF folder has gone.
Derek.W
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All firewalls, by default, block everything. You have to tell it what you want it to have access to and from the internet. Internet Explorer and Outlook/Outlook Express are the first two that I gave access.
Your problem is the result of removing it while it was in use.
Reinstall it and if you can't get it to work as you want then ask questions as it is a good firewall. I use version 2.0.15A.
If still no joy then right click on it's System tray icon and select Exit. Then go to Add/Remove to uninstall it. Or use the Tiny's uninstall shortcut in the Start, Programs folder to uninstall it. Either way, you must turn it off first.
Regards,
Bryan
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Can I emphasise Bryan's point that when uninstalling any Firewall you should turn it off first then make absolutely sure it doesn't run when you re-boot. If all else fails type msconfig in the Run box and untick it there.
Derek.W
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Thanks for all the input, but there is no evidence of TPF left on the system in Explorer or anywhere else. Couple questions:
1. Might re-installing Windows 98 fix the problem?
2. If the above doesn't work, what do you think about upgrading my OS to XP Pro?
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It still seems mighty strange that TPF could have done this. I suppose it could have been just some amazing co-incidence.
If you are using IE I would try IE Repair first. You double click "Microsoft IE & Tools entry" in Control Panel/Add-Remove and hopefully the option will show. If it should yapper on about wrong files these can be sorted without reloading Windows as MS suggest.
If this fails then you could clutch the last straw and rebuild your registry. Restart in MS-DOS and type scanreg /fix when it gets there (hit Return key). Type exit (Return) to restart Windows.
W98 overlay usually goes quite well although there is no guarantee it will fix problem (it might). You might have the odd program that needs re-installing or updates that get lost. If asked, always go for keeping an existing newer file.
As for XP I think that's more a matter of choice rather than a fix, though it is possible the problem will vanish in the process. Your spec ought to be able to handle XP if you have enough HD to spare, although W98SE might be faster on that machine.
Derek.W
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