Most users now install itself on the computer a good anti-virus software with built-in firewall.In addition, each chooses the most suitable option.There are both paid and free utilities.All of them are effectively protect the system.
If you have installed anti-virus, it is recommended to turn off the firewall Windows, because it may conflict with third-party programs to block various applications to influence the speed of the Internet.But in other cases, it can cause deactivation of the firewall to penetrate the system of malware, so making it extremely desirable.
Then you will know what a firewall is and how to turn it off, thereby eliminating conflicts with other software, if you have installed.
Why do I need a firewall?
In English the word "firewall" means "wall of fire» (fire - fire, wall - wall).And indeed, this built-in Vindovs program serves as a barrier to the various worms, Trojans and other viruses.Firewall (firewall or firewall) filters Internet traffic and allows only one that is allowed by the program.
worth noting that there are free firewalls, which include built-in firewall Vindovs and pay firewalls.In principle, the "native" version, especially since Windows 7 is capable of providing high-quality protection for your computer, but if you want to, you can purchase the paid program.At the same time, remember that by installing a third-party firewall, you must deactivate the built-in Vindovs.
That is a firewall and how to turn it off in different versions Vindovs read below.
Deactivating Firewall Windows XP
Disable the firewall in the "ekspishke" as follows.Enter the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel."There will need to go to the section "Firewall."On the "General" tab, set the checkbox next to the option "Disable" and click "OK".
way, Windows XP (SP 1) firewall did not provide proper protection to the same time, many users did not understand that while they spend time on the Internet, your computer can be attacked by hackers.As a result, quite a lot has happened unpleasant situations, but with the release of SP 2, the situation has improved significantly.
So now you have an idea what a firewall is and how to turn it off on Windows XP.
Firewall Vindovs 7. How to deactivate?
built-in "seven" the firewall is much more reliable than their predecessors.However, as noted above, many users prefer to install anti-virus software, which have their own firewall.Rather, it is the right decision.What is a firewall and how to turn it off in the "ekspishke", you know.But what if you set the seventh version Vindovs?In fact I do not need any in-depth knowledge of the computer because deactivate the firewall in "seven" is as easy as in Windows XP.
Click "Start" and then - "Control Panel."Select "Small Icons" in the settings view.Go to the "firewall."From left to find the link "Enabling and disabling firewall" and click on it.Set the checkboxes next to the options, deactivate the firewall.
As you can see, knowing what a firewall is and how to disable Windows 7, you can do this procedure, spending just a minute.
Disabling the firewall to "Eight»
If your devayse set Vindovs 8, in order to deactivate the "native" firewall, follow these steps:
- is on the desktop, click "Start" RMB;
- opens a context menu where you must go to the "Control Panel";
- click on "Firewall" (before it set the "Small Icons");
- in the left menu click the link that allows to activate or deactivate the firewall;
- set the checkboxes next to the desired option.
Now you know what a firewall is and how to turn it off on Windows 8.
Several useful recommendations
not disconnect the built-in firewall Vindovs if you do not have a program which will protect your computer from malware.Of course, the firewall sometimes prevents blocking certain applications, but he is set so that the risk of being attacked by an intruder tried to minimize.
If you have a good antivirus that has a firewall, make sure you turn off the "native" firewall Vindovs, as there may be conflicts.
You can install a third-party firewall if you have a standard in doubt (which is rare).However, remember that downloading these programs from sites with dubious reputation, is highly undesirable.
Conclusion
So, you know what a firewall is and how to disable in popular versions Vindovs.As you can see, the steps are virtually identical.No matter what operating system is installed, you can do this operation on their own.
