No Firewall

[Mokles]

A week ago I had my PC reset and everything re-installed. The last couple of days on starting up I'm getting a message from Windows Security Center to say that I don't have a firewal. I have a complete protection package from AVG and that says it is switched on. The Windows SC also says it can't detect virus protection which is also switched on. I never had this problem before - if I ever got this message then on checking I would find that it was correct and for some reason the firewall had switched itself off. Any ideas as to how I can convince the Windows Security Center that I do have a firewall and virus protection?

 

Thanks

[snow]

Hi there,

 

AVG tends to have these kinds of problems, from what I've seen. If you wish to keep it (not my recommendation) then there is an option inside the security centre that will allow you to choose 'I will monitor my own firewall' or something similar.

 

You could also disable security centre's alerts:

 

To turn off Security Centre alerts

 

1. 1.Click Start and then click Control Panel.
   
2. 2.Double-click Security Centre.
   
3. 3.In the Security Centre, under Resources, click Change the way Security Centre alerts me.
   
4. 4.In the Alert Settings dialog box, clear the Firewall, Automatic Updates, or Virus Protection check boxes, and then click OK.
   

When you use this procedure, the Security Centre still displays your status, but does not send you alerts.

 

I would advise a combination of Avira Antivir:

Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus

 

and comodo firewall (installed in firewall mode only):

Free Firewall - Download the Best Firewall Protection and Anti-Virus Scan Software from Comodo

 

but of course it's up to you.

[Mokles]

Thanks,

 

i found that option but decided against it. The thing is I never had this problem before the PC was reset and I am quite happy with the AVG package so I guess I'll just have to put up with it.

[Jelly Bean]

I use AVG and have done for some time and have been very happy with it.

 

Do you have the latest service pack installed?

 

If yes then try this:

 

How can I turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions?

 

I hope this helps?

 

JB.

[RandyL]

As snow has noted not all antivirus programs or firewalls are detected by Windows Secucurity Center. Mine included. As he said you can turn off the alert.

[Tootech]

As an alternative solution you could try uninstalling your AVG, rebooting and reinstalling again.