Activate XP built-in Firewall

PC users running versions of Windows XP have a built-in Internet connection firewall that does a fair job for home PCs that are not on a network.

To activate the firewall, click the Start Menu, then Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connections. At this window, click Network Connections, highlight the connection you want to protect, then in the left panel of the window click Change Settings of the Connection or right click on the highlighted connection and click Properties. Next, click Advanced and then select Protect My Computer and Network by Limiting or Preventing Access to this Computer from the Internet. Finally, click OK and you�re set.

Updated On: 12.12.19