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When Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel.
NOTE: Enabling Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for
For more information, click Start→ Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall, or see "Windows Help and Support" on page 18
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