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Windows Firewall
Windows cannot start the Windows...
Description
With the installation of Windows XP SP2 or later, the Firewall service may not be run manually or automatically. This can be caused by some Administrative Templates
from the Windows XP Security Guide that were installed prior to XP SP2 that are incompatible.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
Key Facts
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Windows Firewall
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Windows cannot start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service.
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