Windows Firewall keeps turning off

ace_omega January 22, 2010 at 12:01:42

Uninstall the update.

I'm sure if it's a MS update issue it won't be long before the next update will fix it. I don't use the XP firewall so I don't if a recent update is doing that. I wouldnt settle for just 1 AV check up either... run other malware programs as well... sometimes AV will miss the obvious.

ace_omega January 22, 2010 at 13:39:42

I recommend you post this in the Virus Forum. You could try a different AV. I recommend Malwarebytes... http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Chuck 2 January 22, 2010 at 14:02:33

To remove the Update, you can Try System Restore to a date back when all was good. Start >All Programs >Accessories >System Tools Using System Restore too many times can cause more harm than good. After doing a restore that does not fix a problem, then UNDO the Restoration, and try another restore point, or just do the UNDO.

Gwen January 22, 2010 at 14:51:50

Thanks, folks. There was another Windows Update this morning, which I thought might be a fix, but it still happened after. I'll try Malwarebytes first. If that doesn't do the trick, I'll do System Restore, and if that doesn't do the trick, either, I'll post this on the Virus Forum. Thanks, again.

Gwen January 23, 2010 at 18:43:25

Seems to be fixed. Windows Firewall program hasn't shut down since I ran Malwarebytes yesterday. That's a great program! It found all sorts of goodies. Thanks very much, everyone.