Firewall settings windows firewall xp sp2 error message reads, unable to display settings due to unidentified problem.

most likely something interfering
try running Malwarebytes
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If the files are green, it means they've been encrypted.

Check out this Microsoft article about removing encryption for XP.

windows has a built in firewall- seems to get the job done- if you are still wanting to install the new firewall please let me know what it is

Hi there.
With WinXP go to the control panel select security center, click on manage security settings for windows firewall, click on the advanced tab and then click on restore defaults, it will give you a warning but click ok and it will reset.
With Vista go to the control panel select security center, in the top left of the window click on windows firewall, then select change settings, click on the advanced tab and carry on just like with XP.
When you have reset the firewall to defaults its recommended you restart the PC.
Please post back with the results and thanks for using FixYa!!

i have receive firewalll error in windows 2003 server this error is fallow
Due to an unidentified problem, windows cannot display windows firewall settings.

What kind of cable is being used to communicate?

TCP/IP network transport not installed

Symptoms: After you run Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) or other anti-virus/spyware/adware software, 1) you may receive one or more of the following interactive error messages:

Could not start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service on Local Computer. Error 10047: An address incompatible with the requested protocol was used.

or

Windows Firewall settings cannot be displayed because the associated service is not running. Do you want to start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service?

or

This application has failed to start because SPORDER.dll was not found.

2) Third-party networking products may not function correctly.

3) Computers may not be able to connect to the network because they cannot obtain an IP address.

4) You may receive the following error message when you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer:

Error 404: Page cannot be displayed.

Cause:

There are known spyware programs that install layered service providers (LSPs) on client computers to gather user data. When Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) removes spyware programs, it also removes the spyware-based LSPs. However, Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) does not restore any LSPs after it removes the spyware.

Resolutions:

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hope your 4 cd is error....plz ask your near vender or microsoft.com about to your sp 2 .

try do windows up ? reinstall sp2 run cc cleaner free tool online dl new vpn software from microsoft

if you have an antivirus/antispyware/internet security programme installed it will automatically dissable windows firewall as they use a far more secure one themselves, if you do not have security installed, then you will need to go to the downloads section on microsoft website and download and install the defender programme http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx