Windows xp firewall service pack 1

While Windows XP Service Pack 1 has a basic firewall that does not have many options for customization, Windows XP Service Packs 2 and 3 include a more advanced firewall that lets you manually approve or deny specific applications or port ranges. If you not have the firewall enabled by default, you can manually turn it on at any time. Right-click the name for your Internet connection, such as "Local Area Connection," and click "Properties. Click "Start" followed by "Control Panel.

Ashley Donohoe has written business, technology and education articles professionally since Having a background in business and technology, she has completed undergraduate studies in business and computer science along with a Master of Business Administration. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I have recently reformatted my hard drive and want to re install windows xp pro from the original disc.

Having run setup from the cd, I now get a message asking for the service pack 1 cd which i don't have and the set up will not continue without it. Where can I get a copy of this disc please? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 2. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi, It may be that the installation hadn't finished and still needed your CD which might be a Windows XP service pack 1 installation CD to be in the optical drive.