Windows Firewall Failure Problem Need Help

[delivi 0]

I've a Windows XP SP2 System. Previously I was using ZoneAlarm Firewall so I diabled the Windows Firewall. Now I've removed ZoneAlarm Firewall. When I open the Windows Firewall Settings from Control Panel or Windows Security Center an error message is displayed as " Due to an unidentified problem, Windows cannot display Windows Firewall Settings" so I am not able to enable the Firewall Back. Please kindly help me with a solution to solve this problem.

[rvalkass 5]

The Windows Firewall settings screen contains details of other firewalls and antivirus software you also have running. When you uninstalled ZoneAlarm one of a few things may have happened. First it may have failed to tell Windows that it was uninstalled, so the settings screen is still searching for it. Alternatively it may have removed some files the Windows firewall relied on when it was uninstalled, meaning it can no longer load. Finally, it may have changed a registry setting meaning that certain files or settings are being searched for, although they have been removed.

Probably the easiest way to get it back is to reinstall ZoneAlarm, even if it is just the free version. This will put any missing files back. Then make sure you have the latest updates for it, and enable the Windows firewall. Finally, uninstall ZoneAlarm, and any files being used by Windows firewall will remain intact.

If this doesn't help I suggest contacting the ZoneAlarm support department via their website here.

[delivi 0]

Thanx rvalkass I'll try this method. This was an emergency.Because roaming online without firewall is a big danger. Thanx once again for immediate help.I'll reply with my results.

Edited February 16, 2006 by delivi (see edit history)

[delivi 0]

I've installed the Latest Zone Alarm Firewall. Even now I am not able to access the Firewall settings. The same error message appears when the Firewall Settings it in the Control Panel. But now the Information Bubble that resided in Sys Tray has disappeared. Actually this problem stated long after I uninstalled ZoneAlarm Firewall from my system before. The alert stated when I clicked on a file named crack.exe which came with a download. Can I reset the settings of Windows Firewall from Registry Editor or any other means. Please help me.

[delivi 0]

I've tried all the ways you've mentioned and even searched the Zone Alarm Site No way out. I am planning to perform a fresh install of the OS.