Crossy Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 OK. I don't use the windows firewall or any other software firewall, got a proper one running on a Linux box. Recently the nice red shield appeared, click it "your machine may be at risk, no firewall is enabled". I don't like the thing so I turn on Windows firewall, does it go away does it he11 Reboot, no change. Check firewall settings, firewall is on (and blocking things). HELP, I just want rid of the shield. Ideas anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldwolf Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 (edited) Crossy: The following should get rid of that nag: 1. Open Control Panel 2. Click on Windows Security Center 3. Click Recommendations button 4. Select I Have A Firewall Solution That I’ll Monitor Myself, check box, then click OK 5. Check that the Firewall section is now marked as Not Monitored 6. Close window(s) Note: WindowsXP's firewall, as well as most router/firewalls, are only one-way (incoming). They do not monitor outgoing data, such a malware which "calls home". A two-way firewall is highly recommended. (Windows Vista's firewall will be two-way.) waldwolf . Edited September 24, 2006 by waldwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 The following should get rid of that nag:1. Open Control Panel 2. Click on Windows Security Center 3. Click Recommendations button 4. Select I Have A Firewall Solution That I’ll Monitor Myself, check box, then click OK 5. Check that the Firewall section is now marked as Not Monitored 6. Close window(s) Perfect, nag has now gone away Still doesn't explain why it moaned even with the windows firewall on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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