windows firewall and 2003 server

[defosset]

im am tring to install my av for my network and i cannot disable windows firewall on the xp boxes it says it has to be disabled at the server. where do i go to do this

thanks
ND

 

[schtek]

hi ..yes go to:
gpo's administrative templates/network/network connections/windows firewall..

you will find 2 folders there the first selection in both disabled will turn off all clients firewalls

hope this helps

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[schtek]

ps

ensure u have service packs up to date on server as it was introduced if i remember rightly on one of them

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[defosset]

what is gpo

nd

 

[schtek]

group polices management, you are running a 2003 server arn't you!!!

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[BigFunkyChief]

On your W2003 Server, go to START > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management.

Expand Forest: (your domain)
Expand Domains
Expand (your domain)
Right click Windows Firewall and choose Edit

Then, as stated above,
Expand Computer Configuration
Expand Administrative Templates
Exapnd Network/Network Connections/Windows firewall...

In the Domain Profile folder, your first choice is:
"Windows Firewall: Protect all network connections". Disable it.

Do the same for the Local Domain (which only applies if the computer is not logged into the domain).

If that doesn't work, go back into the above folders and post what settings you have (enabled/disabled, etc).

BFC