Disable / Enable the firewall in Vista

[Erskine]

Disable the firewall in Vista

Click on Start (logo at the bottom left of your screen)

1. Choose a classic display (top left)
   
   
2. Open Windows Firewall
   
   
3. After click Enable or disable Windows Firewall
   
   
4. Thereafter the User Account Control of Windows will block your screen and you display a window and you must click on Continue
   
   
5. Check the box next to Disable (not recommended)
   
   
6. Click on Apply and then click OK (all at the bottom of the window)

Reset your firewall Vista

A firewall (aka firewall) is a key element for securing a system. It is the first bulwark, the first line of defense. But like any defense, it is useful only if no hole! It must frequently monitor its setting.

Over time, different applications installed and then removed left in the firewall rules unnecessary and dangerous openings. It may be convenient, if not essential to restore it to its original state so as not to reopen the ports useful.


To reset the firewall in Windows Vista, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel.
   
   
2. Click View classic.
   
   
3. Double-click Windows Firewall.
   
   
4. Click "Change Settings".
   
   
5. Go to the Advanced tab.
   
   
6. Click the Default button

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[Seymour]

Well done friend this is really helpful for new vista users.