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How
Do I Turn Off The Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) In Windows
XP

Windows XP contains its own firewall. A
firewall is a security system that acts as a protective boundary
between a network and the outside world. Internet Connection Firewall
(ICF) is firewall software that is used to set restrictions on
what information is communicated from your home or small office
network to and from the Internet to your network.If your network uses Internet Connection Sharing
(ICS) to provide Internet access to multiple computers, ICF should
be enabled on the shared Internet connection. However, ICS and
ICF can be enabled separately. You should enable ICF on the Internet
connection of any computer that is connected directly to the Internet.
To check to see if ICF is enabled or to enable the firewall, see
Enable or disable Internet Connection Firewall.
ICF also protects a single computer connected to
the Internet. If you have a single computer connected to the Internet
with a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a dial-up modem, ICF protects
your Internet connection. You should not enable ICF on VPN connections
because it will interfere with the operation of file sharing and
other VPN functions.
Enable
the Internet Connection Firewall by right clicking on your Internet
or Network connection and then going to the ADVANCED option and
ticking the ICF enable box

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