My Windows Security turns off my Firewall protection which is Microsoft Security Essentials. The Manage security settings shows Internet Options, Windows Firewall, and Automatic Updates. My memory tells me there should a;so be a setting for Microsoft Security Settings. If this is true, how do I correct this problem?1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi lionbloom, ·Is there any other security software installed on your computer?·What is the service pack installed on your computer? 1. A possible reason for this problem is that you have conflicting security software installed fully or partially on the computer. Remove all other security software from the computer 2. Runonline virus scan and check if any malware or virus activity found on the computer. You may run online virus scan from the below link:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm If the issue still persists post in your query in the below link:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/mse Also, refer the below link: You cannot start the Windows Firewall service in Windows XP SP2:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920074 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Thank you for your response.I have Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware software on my PC along with Microsoft Security Essentials which replaced TREND security software. It was completely removed before the installation of Essentials.I do not know the Service Pack, but I am sure it is current.I ran the FULL online virus scan as suggested with no issues. It did its job.I will hopefully have positive results tomorrow 2/1/11.

THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF WINDOWS FIREWALL. ANY MORE SUGGESTIONS?

Hi lionbloom, Check if any error codes and error message is listed in event viewer: How to view and manage event logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427 To check the service pack installed on your computer follow the below steps:a. Click on startb. Right click on My Computerc. Click on propertiesd. check for the service pack installed. Check the below settings:To specify that you're using an antivirus program that Windows does not finda. Click Start and then click Control Panel.b. Double-click Security Center.c. In the Security Center, under Virus Protection, click Recommendations. (The Recommendations button is not available when your Virus Protection setting is marked ON.) d. In the Recommendations dialog box, uncheck the “I have antivirus software that I'll monitor myself” check box, and then click OK. Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.