Disable third-party firewall software

Firewalls act as locked gates that block intruders from accessing your computer and permit the passage of desirable applications. Sometimes you may need to disable a firewall in order to allow certain programs access. From the list below, select the firewall you would like to disable on your computer:

ZoneAlarm

There are two ways to disable the ZoneAlarm firewall.

  • Using the Windows taskbar
  • Using the Programs menu

Using the Windows taskbar
1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the ZoneAlarm icon, and then click Shutdown ZoneAlarm.

Shutdown ZoneAlarm

Note: If you don't see the icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons.

Icons

2. Click Yes.

ZoneAlarm

Using the Programs menu
1. Click Start, select All Programs or Programs, select ZoneAlarm, and then click ZoneAlarm Security.

ZoneAlarm Security

Note: If you are using Windows 8, move your mouse to the top right of your desktop and then click on Start. Type Z to locate ZoneAlarm in your programs.

2. In the left pane, click Firewall.

Firewall

3. In the Internet Zone Security section, move the slider to Off.

ZoneAlarm

Notes: To enable the firewall, repeat steps 1 to 3.

  • In the Internet Zone Security section, move the slider to High.
  • In the Trusted Zone Security section, move the slider to High.

4. Close the ZoneAlarm window.
5. If prompted, click OK.

ZoneAlarm tips

Norton Internet Security 2009

You can use either of the following ways to disable Norton™ Internet Security 2009.

  • Using the Windows taskbar
  • Using the Programs menu

Using the Windows taskbar
1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the Norton icon, and then click Disable Smart Firewall.

Disable Smart Firewall

Note: If you don't see the icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons.

icons

2. Click the Select the duration drop-down menu, and then click Until system restart.

Security Request

3. Click OK.

Security request

Using the Programs menu
1. Click Start, select All Programs or Programs, select Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security.

Programs menu

Note: If you are using Windows 8, move your mouse to the top right of your desktop and then click on Start. Type Z to locate ZoneAlarm in your programs.

2. In the Internet section, click On next to Smart Firewall.

Smart Firewall

3. Click the Select the duration drop-down menu, and then click Until system restart.

Security Request

4. Click OK.

Security Request

Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall

1. Start Norton Personal Firewall.
2. In the left pane, click Status & Settings.
3. Click Security.
4. Click Turn off.

Windows 10 Firewall

1. Click on the Start Button, and then click Settings.

Start menu
2. In the Settings Menu click Network & Internet.

Network and Internet

3. In this window make sure you have Ethernet selected on the left side and then click on Windows Firewall on the right side.

Ethernet

4. On the left side of the window click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

Turn Windows Firewall on or off

5. Under Customize settings for each type of network, in the Private network location settings and Public network settings sections, select the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) option.

Turn off Windows Firewall

6. Click OK and close all open windows.

7. That's all !

Windows 7 and 8 Firewall

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

control panel

Note: If you are using Windows 8, you can find the Control Panel by moving the mouse pointer to the top right of the Desktop screen and then clicking on Settings.

settings icon

control panel

2. Click System and Security.

system and security

Note: If the View by is set to either Large icons or Small icons, click Windows Firewall, and then skip to step 4.

3. Click Check firewall status.

Windows Firewall

4. In the left panel, under Control Panel Home, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

Turn Windows Firewall on or off

5. Under Customize settings for each type of network, in the Home or network (private) network location settings section, select the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) option.

Turn off Windows Firewall

6. Under Customize settings for each type of network, in the Public network location settings section, select the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) option.

Turn off Windows Firewall

7. Click OK.
8. Close all open windows.

Note: To reactivate the Windows 7 Firewall, repeat steps 1 to 4. Under Customize settings for each type of network, select both the Turn on Windows Firewall options, and then click OK.

Turn on Windows Firewall

Windows Vista Firewall

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Control Panel

2. Click Security.

Security menu

Note: If the Control Panel window is set to Classic View, double-click Windows Firewall.

3. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

Turn Windows Firewall on or off

4. If you are prompted for an administrator password or permission, type the appropriate password or click Continue to confirm.

User Account Control

5. On the General tab, select the Off (not recommended) option, and then click OK.

Off option

6. Close all windows that were opened during the above procedure.

Note: To reactivate the Windows Vista Firewall, repeat steps 1 to 4. On the General tab, select the On (recommended) option, and then click OK.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Control panel

2. Click Security Center.

Pick a category

3. Click Windows Firewall.

Windows firewall

4. On the General tab, select the Off (not recommended) option, and then click OK.

off option

5. Close the Windows Security Center window.
6. Close the Control Panel window.

Note: To reactivate the Windows XP SP 2 Firewall, repeat steps 1 to 3. On the General tab, select the On (recommended) option, and then click OK.