Prepare the Windows XP Firewall

To combat the anxiety of the consumers, software giant Microsoft has launched the firewall of Windows XP. It is a personal firewall or software that runs on a distinct personal computer system and receives protection from only that computer. With the access of Internet if the desktop is utilizing the Internet sharing system for providing Internet to the remaining home network, then a protection will be presented to the entire network.

With the firewall of Windows XP, no additional tool is required. Sometimes you may find the large devices of hardware on a few networks of computers. Such types of Windows XP firewall needs more configurations and they are not at all appropriate for the standard home users.

Activating the Windows XP firewall

Allowing the Windows XP is quite easy. The procedures of activation are:

• In the left corner of the screen click on the button ‘Start’
• After popping up of the menu click on the ‘Control Panel’
• Choose the Windows Firewall
• As soon as the firewall gets opened select ‘On’
• When you have completed select ‘Ok’

Your Windows XP and your computer is now saved from any type of harm. This means that the firewall runs as a course in your computer system and keeps you ever protected.