Can't enable firewall in smart security

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  1. beery

    beery Registered Member

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  2. ASpace

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    The first thing you should try is called reinstallation :

    1. Download fresh new Eset v3 product from http://www.eset.com/download .
    Make sure that you choose the correct version.
    2. Uninstall your current version from Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs
    3. Reboot the computer when prompted
    4. Delete manually these folders:

    - C:\Documents and Settings\All users\Application data\Eset
    - C:\Documents and Settings\your user\Application data\Eset
    - C:\Documents and Settings\your user\Local Settings\Application data\Eset

    5. Reinstall your ESET smart protection with the file you just downloaded . Use typical install.
     
  3. beery

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    It still not work :oops:
     
  4. ASpace

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    Generally I wouldn't recommend anyone using registry cleaners but a couple of weeks ago we had a client with the very same problem and of course reinstallation didn't help . After inspecting his PC , support couldn't find a solutions , too .

    He said he used a registry cleaner tool - RegSupreme which found a lot of corrupted stuff and performed a little but of cleaning on his registry . After that he was able to install ESS and use it . I talked to him yesterday and till then everything is OK .

    I personally will never again use reg cleaners because I have had nothing but problems with them . However , many people use such programs .

    If you have nothing to loose - you can give it a try:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4001.html

    Use it in a standart mode (I don't remember exactly the name but there was some kind of aggressive mode , don't use this one)
     
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  5. beery

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    I had already try "RegSupreme" it can't fix my problem.
    eset smart security still can't enable firewall. :oops:
     
  6. ASpace

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    Report your problem to ESET via the internal form (Help -> Contact Customer care) , fill in with info , provide a link to this thread , allow the program to take info about your OS , machine and ESS .

    If Eset NOD32 Antivirus works well for you , download it and use it along with another 3rd party firewall (or Windows Firewall)
     
  7. beery

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    Now i'm using Eset NOD32 Antivirus . work well no problem.
    Thank you
     
  8. ASpace

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    You are welcome!

    Hope your ESS gets fixed :thumb:
     
  9. beery

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    Make sure you uninstall and/or disable other firewalls running on your system. Also, uninstall other antivirus/anti-malware programs other than ESS (having too many security products installed will definately cause problems).
     
  11. Norton360

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    I'm having the same problem in Windows XP SP2.

    I've reinstalled it and still the same error. I've also cleaned the registry, and of course I don't have any other security applications installed or runing.

    The most extrange is that some days ago I installed it and worked fine. Then I uninstalled ESET Smart Security for testing other products (PC Tools Firewall 3 + Symantec Antivirus Corporate 10), and today I have reinstalled ESET again and the firewall doesn't work. However, I did the same in other computer and the firewall works without any problem on it.

    So I'm really confused and sad :'( :'( :'( :( :( :(

    Hope somebody can help me/us.

    Please.
     
  12. trjam

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    PC Tools caused me to reformat after uninstalling. I would look for all traces of it in your registry.
     
  13. Norton360

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    Thanks trjam, I've searched for any PC Tools traces but still can get ESET to work with firewall :'(
     
  14. beery

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    I already fixed.

    1. Uninstall your ESET
    2. delete ESET Folder
    3. Disable/Turn OFF windows xp sp2 firewall
    4. reboot your computer
    5. reinstall ESS

    all done! ESET firewall working
     
  15. lalala

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    Unfortunately, I am too having the same problem with the firewall (ESS 3.0.566). It is driving me nuts, I can't sleep damn it!:eek:

    BTW, this doesn't work for me. I had to install comodo for the night (I hope).

    Is there anybody here that could help me with this? Thanks.
     
  16. dzigy

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    I have same problem since yesterday.... I have searched about 20 forums for answer, and no one has one...... If someone of you finds out what the problem with firewall, please post here.
     
  17. Norton360

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    Wow, many thanks. It has worked for me. Cheers!!!

    :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
     
  18. dzigy

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    not working again.... :( :( :( :( :(
     
  19. lalala

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    Yeah, I hope Eset fix this. :/
     
  20. beery

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    Check your xp firewall is turnoff, Before install ESS
     
  21. lalala

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    Did that about 5 times, still no luck. :/
     
  22. dzigy

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    i did just the same think... nothing working yet
     
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