Congratulations to AcaCandy on her 100,000th post!
There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
 
Tag Cloud
acer backup black screen boot bsod computer connection crash css dell display drive driver drivers email error ethernet excel firefox firefox 3 freeze hard drive internet internet explorer itunes laptop linux malware monitor network networking outlook outlook 2003 outlook 2007 outlook express partition problem router slow software sound startup trojan usb video virus vista windows windows xp wireless
Windows Vista
Search
Search in:
 
Advanced Search
Tech Support Guy Forums > Operating Systems > Windows Vista >
Problem turning off file sharing


HELLO AND WELCOME! Before you can post your question, you'll have to register -- it's completely free! Click here to join today! We highly recommend that you print a copy of our Guide for New Members. Enjoy!

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
natty's Avatar
Member with 64 posts.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
03-Jul-2008, 12:20 AM #1
Problem turning off file sharing
This is probably a simple thing for you guys but it has me confused.

I have printer/file sharing turned off to use public wireless access.

Now whenever I turn these off on my Vista Business machine
it turns on Windows firewall.

Now, I have my own AV package and understand that no more than one firewall should be running.

Also when I turn off windows firewall this turns file and print sharing back ON !

Why would it do this ?

Thanks.

Natty.
DaveA's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 2,750 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Experience: Advanced
03-Jul-2008, 11:10 AM #2
If you set the connection type "Public" it will do the protection for you. You do not need to go in at make changes to the setting listed in the lower portion of the "Network and Sharing Center".

Depending on which AV program you are using, some do NOT come with a firewall.

What AV program are you using?
__________________
Been using Vista since Beta 2
DaveA

I don't play 20 Questions.
State the facts up front and you may get help a lot faster.


Now if we can just STOP using "LIKE"
natty's Avatar
Member with 64 posts.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
03-Jul-2008, 08:22 PM #3
Thanks DaveA.

Yes, my connection is 'public'.

Wonder why the file/print sharing still shows 'on' if it is actually 'off'
due to public being selected ! very confusing particularly since
there seems to be some connection between file sharing
and windows firewall such that if I manually turn off file sharing
then my PC turns on Windows Firewall which I dont want/need.

I do have a firewall in my AV package.

Thanks.

Natty.
DaveA's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 2,750 posts.
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Experience: Advanced
03-Jul-2008, 09:48 PM #4
"I do have a firewall in my AV package."

You should not ever need to turn OFF the Windows firewall if you have another running. A good one will turn the Windows one off when it is started so your machine is protected until the third party one is started.

The file and printer sharing setting are for the "Private" type of network. The "Public" does it's thing behind the scene, and protects you when you are out in the wild.
__________________
Been using Vista since Beta 2
DaveA

I don't play 20 Questions.
State the facts up front and you may get help a lot faster.


Now if we can just STOP using "LIKE"
Closed Thread

THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
Are you having the same problem? We have volunteers ready to answer your question, but first you'll have to join for free. Need help getting started? Check out our Welcome Guide.


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who help people like you solve computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.



Thread Tools


You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:48 AM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2008 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.