I would like to remove the Windows Firewall. After installing SP2, the firewall installed and I need it removed. I try to remove it, but the on/off toggles are inactive or grayed out.
There is a message saying that some settings are controlled by Group Policy.
I am on a network and our server is sbs 2003.
I need to remove this from all of our pc's, thanks.
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>> There is a message saying that some settings are controlled by Group Policy.
plzz read here,
You cannot configure Windows Firewall settings or Security Center settings on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based client computer that is in a Windows Small Business Server 2003-based network
http://support.microsoft.c
If you are running a domain controller, you should use Group Policy to disable the firewall. If you have a question on how this is done, contact your Network Administrator to set the policy for you. Domain Controllers are not something that a novice should play, especially the Group Policy settings...
System MACHINE/Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Windows Firewall\Domain Profile > Windows Firewall: Protect all network connections At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
Turns on Windows Firewall, which replaces Internet Connection Firewall on all computers that are running Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Firewall runs and ignores the Computer Configuration\Administrati
Registry setting: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mic
If you are not running a DC, then use the Local Group Policy editor..
Start > Run > gpedit.msc (OK) and follow the guidelines above..
Also, if you want the entire Group Policy settings that change with SP2, you can download a nice spreadsheet here of the 600+ changes that are made to your system which you can configure with GP's..
http://download.microsoft.
I am running a DC and I am the Network Admin, just never had to deal with Group Policy before.
System MACHINE/Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Windows Firewall\Domain Profile > Windows Firewall: Protect all network connections is set to enabled, i just dont know how to disable it.
Quote: To edit an Active Directory (AD) Group Policy Object (GPO) from a Windows XP computer, you need to install adminpak.msi, which includes the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in. You can obtain adminpak.msi from any Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server installation (or installation CD-ROM).
more ...
http://www.winntmag.com/Wi
Just open up the policy setting and configure it as disabled...
BTW: you really should get to know Group Policy.. this is the sweetheart of the MS 2000+ Server operating systems.. It makes your job OH SO much easier.!!! If you need some reading material, I would be happy to post some links here...
FE
I am not sure we are seeing the same thing here MM.. You should have a window with 2 panes... On the left are the general areas of Group Policy, on the right are the policies themselves. Find the policy on the right, double click, and set it to disabled...
I will get my Group Policy links together and get right back to you..
FE
Ok.. regarding my links, here is the easiest way for you to get them.. on my website I have a list of recommended links in my Misc section... (in the left hand table) Under that link, you will find a section on Group Policy.. these are some of the links I would recommend you ck out..
www.doverproductions.com
FE
And here is the word document for direct download regarding Group Policy and W2K3..
http://download.microsoft.
Hi Fatal_Exception,
Can this shed light for this issue
http://www.experts-exchang
may be you have already told this or in your website
SR..
Hey, Sun..!! I do have a link to configuring the firewall with the net shell commands, but did not point that out, so it is a viable option. If anyone wants to read this, it is located in the Minasi pdf on my site at:
http://65.24.134.81/KipSol
But I will say the using the CLI to do this is a little complicated. MCP Magazine had a recent article on it, and I think they published it on their website... but I just cannot find it.. :(
This is an article how to disable the firewall
How to configure the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.c
This article describes how to disable the Windows Firewall. If you turn off Windows Firewall, take appropriate additional steps to help protect your system.
*grin* Here is a tip about Group Policy and deploying it through the network. MANY policies do not take hold until the computers are rebooted, sometimes requiring at least 2 reboots. Many techs/Admins incorrectly use the Refresh Policy commands and think that the policies should be enabled, BUT this is not the case with some policies. So, if you ever have problems deploying a new policy, reboot the clients twice, and you should see the new policies taking affect.
Glad we could be of help to you here...
And thanks..
FE
SUS is now called WUS.. (Windows Update Services) Sometimes I really wonder about the MS marketing department.. :)
http://www.microsoft.com/w
Didnt see anyone else ask, but I was curious why you dont want the FW in a corp. lan enviroment? We just replaced every PC here with new ones with XP sp2 and I like the firewall option. In my network I feel it will prevent the spread of anything that happens to get past the several layers of protection already in place.
Just curious.
Try to:
1. Open security center
2. At the bottom, choose Manage Security Settings for Windows Firewall
3. Turn the firewall off
4. Under firewall where it says OFF and is red, click recommendations
5. Click I Have a Firewall Solution I'll Monitor Myself
OR
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Click on Network Connections
3. Right click on the Icon representing your connection
4. Click on properties from the drop down menu
5. Click on the Advanced tab
6. Uncheck the box for Internet Firewall
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