Firewall error: Windows Firewall/Internet connection Sharing (ICS) Service

Question

Hi all when I try to turn on the firewall, it says: Windows Firewall setting cannot be displayed because the associated service is not running. Do you want to star the Windows Firewall/Internet connection Sharing (ICS) Service? When I click yes, this is what I get: Windows cannot start the Windows Firewall/Internet connection Sharing (ICS) Service.   I have just installed XP Service Pack 2.Please anyone can help? I'm totally disabled with the firewall at the moment.Thankx CHak

Denny Denham · Answer

Chakfu,

Go to Start|Control Panel|Services. On the Standard tab scroll down to Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). Right-click it and choose Properties. Select "Automatic" from the drop-down selections in the Start up: box.

Windows General

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