I need help "firewall"

after a big virus i cannot open the windows firewall, i cant activate, i
receive the message: " error 1717 unknown interface" please someone can help
me? thanks a lot.

Hi

Please try the following link:

http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?q=...nterface&hl=en

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MS MVP Windows Shell/User
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"windows firewall" <windows firewall@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:B06F5AAF-0C05-4C4F-8B26-F0C9DF05111A@microsoft.com...
> after a big virus i cannot open the windows firewall, i cant activate, i
> receive the message: " error 1717 unknown interface" please someone can
> help
> me? thanks a lot.

thanks for the help denny , but i have the problem yet...

"Will Denny" wrote:

> Hi
>
> Please try the following link:
>
> http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?q=...nterface&hl=en
>
> --
>
>
> Will Denny
> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
> "windows firewall" <windows firewall@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:B06F5AAF-0C05-4C4F-8B26-F0C9DF05111A@microsoft.com...
> > after a big virus i cannot open the windows firewall, i cant activate, i
> > receive the message: " error 1717 unknown interface" please someone can
> > help
> > me? thanks a lot.
>
>
>

windows firewall wrote:

> after a big virus i cannot open the windows firewall, i cant
> activate, i receive the message: " error 1717 unknown interface"
> please someone can help me? thanks a lot.

Is the computer really 100% virus/malware-free? Be sure:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Since we don't know exactly what "a big virus" entails, we can't give
you focused help with that. Lots of "big viruses" damage system files.
If your machine is really clean, you may need to run the System File
Checker or even do a Repair Install.

For the System File Checker, do:
Start>Run>sfc /scannow [enter]
and have your XP cd handy

For the Repair Install, see:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

For the error message you are getting, apply Service Pack 2 (unless you
already have it obviously). Also, make sure necessary services are
running. Do Start>Run>services.msc [enter]

You can look up services here:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
http://www.blackviper.com/

If any of the above seems too difficult, take the machine to a
professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
BigStoreUSA). There is no shame in doing this; I don't hesitate to take
my car to the mechanic.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

thanks a lot Malke i will try do it.

"Malke" wrote:

> windows firewall wrote:
>
> > after a big virus i cannot open the windows firewall, i cant
> > activate, i receive the message: " error 1717 unknown interface"
> > please someone can help me? thanks a lot.
>
> Is the computer really 100% virus/malware-free? Be sure:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Since we don't know exactly what "a big virus" entails, we can't give
> you focused help with that. Lots of "big viruses" damage system files.
> If your machine is really clean, you may need to run the System File
> Checker or even do a Repair Install.
>
> For the System File Checker, do:
> Start>Run>sfc /scannow [enter]
> and have your XP cd handy
>
> For the Repair Install, see:
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> For the error message you are getting, apply Service Pack 2 (unless you
> already have it obviously). Also, make sure necessary services are
> running. Do Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
>
> You can look up services here:
>
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
> http://www.blackviper.com/
>
> If any of the above seems too difficult, take the machine to a
> professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
> BigStoreUSA). There is no shame in doing this; I don't hesitate to take
> my car to the mechanic.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>