Diagnose and fix the problem automatically
To fix this problem automatically, click the Fix-It image below. If a security notification appears, click
Run.
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Let me fix it myself
To resolve this problem, manually turn on the Windows Firewall if the problem cause is that the Windows Firewall service is stopped.
Windows XP
- In the Windows Security Center, click Recommendations in the Firewall section.
- In the Recommendation dialog box, click Enable now.
Windows Vista
In the Windows Security Center, click
Turn on now in the
Firewall section.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or click
Continue.
Windows 7
In Action Center, click
Turn on now for
Network firewall in the
Security section.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or click
Continue.