[David DeFrain]

I'm trying to configure Windows Firewall on my XP SP2 box. "On" and "Off"
are grayed out, and there's a message at the top that says "For your
security, some settings are controlled by Group Policy." How do I change
things so I can control Windows Firewall myself? This is a small home
network.

Thanks in advance.

Dave DeFrain

[Dusty Harper {MS}]

If the machine is not part of a domain, then you can use GPEdit.msc and
modify the ComputerConfiguration > Administrative Tepmlates > Network >
Network Connections > Windows Firewall Group Policy Settings.

If you are joined to the domain, then the Group Policy settings may be on
the Domain Controller or in the local Group Policy

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"David DeFrain" <defrain@DeFrain.net> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to configure Windows Firewall on my XP SP2 box. "On" and "Off"
> are grayed out, and there's a message at the top that says "For your
> security, some settings are controlled by Group Policy." How do I change
> things so I can control Windows Firewall myself? This is a small home
> network.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave DeFrain
>

[ncredeagle]

I'm having the same problem. Any solutions yet


"David DeFrain" wrote:

> I'm trying to configure Windows Firewall on my XP SP2 box. "On" and "Off"
> are grayed out, and there's a message at the top that says "For your
> security, some settings are controlled by Group Policy." How do I change
> things so I can control Windows Firewall myself? This is a small home
> network.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave DeFrain
>
>
>