How to disable Windows XP SP2 firewall

1. Click on start and goto the control panel.

2. Double click on the Security Center icon.

3. Click on the Windows Firewall icon underneath: Manage
security settings for:

4. Click Off (not recommended) and then click ok.

5. After turning off the Windows Firewall, you will get the
following error. This error will continue to pop up in the system
tray until you tell windows that you realize the firewall is turned off.

6. Click on the balloon, or on the red shield in the system tray,
and you will get the screen below. Click on the
Recommendations button.

7. Place a check in the I have a firewall solution that I'll monitor
myself box. This will stop Windows from popping up alerts that
you are at risk. Click OK.

8. Close out of security center.