I have Windows 7 on my computer. Whenever I download Windows updates, I can't get online the next day because my firewall is blocking access. I have to set the computer to an earlier date to resolve this. What kind of internet security am I using, and how can I disable the Windows firewall to prevent this issue?

June 22nd, 2024

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