I am utilising windows firewall, on a Lenovo thinkpad. Everytime I turn on my system, I have to set my firewall on... How can I prevent it from turning itself off automatically? Restarting is fine. I do not have any problems with my desktop using the same OS. I'm using daily updated trend micro office scan, and MS anti-spyware, if this is any useful.. Thanks alot.

I am not that familiar wth Trend Micro's Office, but all the othe Trend Micro products include a firewall. Many software firewalls are detected by XP, and causes it to turn off the XP Firewall. When you open XP, is there a warning that there is no firewall installed in the start menu.

oh i see, thanks. I did not get any warning... mm security centre says my there is firewall when windows firewall is turned off... under firewall, it says "PROVENTIA DESKTOP" is currently running... damn hell, i dun recall having it installed man... haha... gotta go check it out... thanks alot~