Troubleshooting Windows Firewall

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

This guide provides troubleshooting information for Windows Firewall in Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1). It is designed to help you identify and resolve problems that are caused by Windows Firewall, including network access problems, problems running programs, and configuration and management problems.

In this guide

• Introduction to Troubleshooting Windows Firewall

• Verifying Computer Settings for Windows Firewall

• Windows Firewall Quick Fixes

• Configuring a Computer for Windows Firewall Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Problems

• Additional Resources for Windows Firewall Troubleshooting

Acknowledgments

Produced by: Microsoft Windows Server User Assistance team

Project Writer: Bill Gruber

Project Editor: Allyson Adley

Technical Reviewers: David Beder, Joseph Davies, Erik Johnson, Michael Surkan