Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand

Setting Up Windows Firewall

WINV-1.1.1, WINV-1.1.2

If your computer is directly connected to the Internet, you need Windows Firewall to protect your computer from unauthorized access from others on the Internet. Windows Firewall is enabled by default for all Internet and network connections. However, some computer manufacturers and network administrators might turn it off, so you need to check it. When Windows Firewall is enabled, you might not be able to use some communication features, such as sending files with a messaging program or playing an Internet game, unless the program is listed on the Exceptions tab in Windows Firewall. If you use ...