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Firefox can't make a connection with internet due to Windows Firewall inbedded in McAfee. Don't have the $$ to buy update. What next? Google Chrome?

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Acer laptop - Windows7 - McAfee Security Center

Firefox can't make connection with internet after last update (last week). Following the instructions for this problem I discovered that Windows Firewalls is imbedded in McAfee which is out of date for a long period now. This means that the link in the Configuration window to give Firefox entrance through the Firewall ain't working. I don't have the financial possibilities to buy a McAfee update and will be obliged to use Google Chrome as a browser. This is a pity because I've been a very satisfied user of the Mozilla browser since early 2000.

Acer laptop - Windows7 - McAfee Security Center Firefox can't make connection with internet after last update (last week). Following the instructions for this problem I discovered that Windows Firewalls is imbedded in McAfee which is out of date for a long period now. This means that the link in the Configuration window to give Firefox entrance through the Firewall ain't working. I don't have the financial possibilities to buy a McAfee update and will be obliged to use Google Chrome as a browser. This is a pity because I've been a very satisfied user of the Mozilla browser since early 2000.

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McAfee Security Center it has a firewall and if you have active Windows Firewall maybe you have a conflict. If you have active McAfee you can disable Windows Firewall in security center or if you don't have supported McAfee disable it, and keep Windows Firewall & install a free trusted antivirus.

from microsoft win 7 forum:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/can-we-use-more-than-one-firewall-on-win-7/31a45fd3-7d69-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?msgId=8fe9a9b7-436a-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5


see also:

How to Configure Windows Firewall in Windows 7

How to configure McAfee Personal Firewall to allow inbound connections on specific ports


thank you

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