Why won't windows firewall turn on?

I installed windows sp2 through the microsoft update site. The windows firewall won't turn on. I get a message that says "Network administrator is using group policy to control settings"

Apparently, when I set up xp home edition it automatically treats my one, stand alone pc as part of a network. Can this setting be changed?

Should I dump windows firewall as useless and try something else?

Please help!

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IT Dummy22

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April 17th, 2006 19:00

usually norton/mcaffe/sophos will dissallow access to turn windows firewall on. besides windows firewall is very rubbish, doesnt protect you from anything... firewall burney....

IT Dummy22

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April 17th, 2006 20:00

i am sorry then i have no more ideas....

kdkleck

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April 17th, 2006 20:00

That would make sense because I just uninstalled norton antivirus and firewall programs. Any way to check my security settings to re-enable ability to turn on other firewalls? Sorry to be a nuisance...

kdkleck

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April 19th, 2006 01:00

Thanks anyway. I appreciate your replies.

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