Disable File Sharing.

Stevev · 5 May 2009 at 17:19

Hi,

For some reason I can't seem to disable file sharing, the On/Off option is grayed out :

I've looked in comodo for the option to disable it but there isn't anything there. If I turn windows firewall back on tho it then gives me the option again.

Any ideas how to disable it ?

Appreciate any help.

SourChipmunk · 5 May 2009 at 17:38

It sounds like you've answered your own question.

This might help, though:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx#EBAA

Question: why disable the Windows Firewall? It works nicely and would just give an extra layer of protection along with your Comodo.

Stevev · 5 May 2009 at 18:01

Raist said:
Question: why disable the Windows Firewall? It works nicely and would just give an extra layer of protection along with your Comodo.

I thought it was a bad idea to be running more then one firewall as it could cause conflicts.

Stevev · 5 May 2009 at 18:08

I've read through the link, then had a look over at comodo forums.
It seems that if I "Use Stealth Ports" (Within comodo) it makes no difference if file sharing is enabled as the ports it uses won’t be shown.

SourChipmunk · 5 May 2009 at 18:20

Stevev said:
I thought it was a bad idea to be running more then one firewall as it could cause conflicts.

I'm running McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention, Zone Alarm, and Windows Firewall on my work PC (because they're nuts!) and have never had any conflicts. Just a few more confirmation prompts when I attempt to use a new application that needs access.