How to Change the Firewall Settings for Windows XP SP1

A firewall reviews all data that comes on to a user’s computer and checks it for maliciousness. If the firewall determines that the data is safe, then it slows it to pass through. However, if the data is determined to be a threat, the firewall will prevent the data from entering. A firewall can prevent such threats as worms from getting to a user’s computer. Viruses hide inside other files, however, and are not usually detected by a firewall.

Instructions

1. Open “My Computer.”

2. Right-click “My Network Places,” located under Other Places. Select the “Properties” option.

3. Right-click “Local Area Connection” and select the “Properties” option.

4. Click the “Advanced” tab.

5. Click the checkbox, “Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet.” In Windows XP SP1 this is the only setting that can be changed.

Tips & Warnings

• Windows XP SP1 is no longer supported by Microsoft.

References

• Brother: How to Change Firewall Settings

Resources

• Microsoft Support: How to Turn Off the Firewall in Windows XP SP 2 or Later