Why Does Win7 Firewall Keep Shutting Down?


  1. gplea
    Posts : 135
    Win7 64Bit Enterprise
       New #1

    Why Does Win7 Firewall Keep Shutting Down?


    I'm using Windows' own Firewall, but it keeps shutting itself off. How do I keep it turned on?

    On the same general subject...Can someone please tell me which Windows Utilities do I need to take care of all of those security issues. I know, silly question, but I'm a set-it-and-forget-it kinda guy, as far as security goes. I don't mind the occasional update, but if someone could kindly put up a list of the M'soft brand of Firewall, Spyware, Anti-virus, Blah, Blah, Freakin' Blah!, I sure would appreciate it.

    Tnx,
    GPL
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. Britton30
    Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       New #2

    Set it and forget it is the wrong approach to security these days, you must always be vigilant and careful along with keeping on top of w7 updates.

    MS has only one real-time protection, which is not real strong. See my sig for MS Security Essentials.
    You may also want to download the free MalwareBytes (skipping the free trial) and free Super Anti Spyware to run manually.

    You may already have an infection that's turning off the w7 firewall. Scan with those two things and see what they find.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
New Fresh Install of Win7 Pro 64, but keeps the Shutting down on for a long time! I wanted to do a computer upgrade, so I bought all new components, motherboard,intel haswell CPU, a Seasonic PSU, 16GB DDR3 Ram, and used my copy of a OEM System build WIN 7 Insrtall onto a new Solid State SSD...
Hello all first post here, I've got an issue that's been driving me crazy. I've installed MobaSSH and the windows firewall absolutely refuses to let it through. I've taken down the firewall and everything works fine, so I know its the firewall. Same problem with a Serv-u FTP server but I'm not...
Hi everyone, I'm quite certain that this is not just happening to me. I always have some programs open that don't require saving etc. such as Opera browser or M$ Outlook 2007 or even desktop itself. When opera and outlook or any other program incl. explorer windows are open when I choose to...
Win7 through a PIX 506 firewall
in Network & Sharing

I've got a Cisco PIX 506 firewall that only allows traffic to certain sites with my PCs running Win7 on my small office network. I'm sure it's a firewall issue as I've disconnected the firewall and went directly to my ISP (Cox) and had no problems. What settings must I change on my firewall or on...
Win7 Firewall
in System Security

Hi! i have to block the internet connection of some programs i've installed, i know that with the win7 firewall i can block the .exe of programs with outbound rules, is enough or i have to download another firewall program? Thank you
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 23:05.
Find Us