On startup, comp displays error message "Due to an unidentified problem, Windows cannot display Windows Firewall settings"Occassionally, on startup Firewall shows as OFF, and going to the Security Center, we get the above error message.Any ideas as to what causes this and what to do about it?ThxDaveWinXP SP3 and MSE, all updates current1 person got this answerI do too

Thanks TMOnly happens occasionally, Windows Firewall is the only one on the system. No recent changes.I do have SP3, so I'll study the link you point out.I'll call it answered and thxD

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