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MyFirewall is an online computer firewall that protects personal data from security threats. It is designed to detect unauthorized intrusions and hacking attempts through the network, prevent unwanted disclosures of personal information such as passwords, and protect data from damage. MyFirewall is automatically executed upon connection to the web page in order to provide real-time monitoring for hacking attempts to the file system and control Windows socket communications. It is distributed and executed using the MS Active X technology.

Product features
	Automatically executed and updates engine upon connection to the web page
	Provides simple functions for beginners and various advanced functions for advanced users.
	Detects hacking tools and provides firewall function
	Manages and controls access of shared folders
	Checks and manages connection status on network
	Provides security level settings for detailed features
	Provides logs on program execution, stop and termination, blocked hacking tools, and allowed/blocked access

System requirements

Operating System	Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional (Windows XP Professional 64bit Edition is not supported), Windows Vista
Web Browser	Windows Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or higher

1.	Click Run MyFirewall

2.	A Smart Update pop-up box will appear to show that the installation of MyFirewall is in progress. Wait until installation is completed.

3.	After installation is completed, a message box will appear to notify you whether there is a hacking tool on your computer. MyFirewall icon () will be shown in the taskbar tray. This shows that MyFirewall is running.

4.	To change MyFirewall settings, right-click on the MyFirewall taskbar tray icon () , and select Open.

5.	You will see a status bar that monitors the volume traffic from the network used by the computer. Right-click on the MyFirewall tray icon, and select View Status.

6.	When you want to close or stop MyFirewall program, you may choose one of the menus by right-clicking on the MyFirewall tray icon. Select Pause to stop, and Exit to close MyFirewall program.

MyFirewall is a security ASP service for computer hacking prevention developed to protect your computer from such threats. It features detection and blocking of hacking attempts through hacking tools (e.g. backdoor, Trojan Horse), detection and prevention of program communications, network sharing, connection control, and etc. My Firewall comes complete with the following key features:

1. Hacking tool detection.
	MyFirewall’s dedicated hacking tool detection engine is always running and always kept up-to-date whenever the program is started. This allows the system to be up to date with information to protect against all the latest external threats.

2. Firewall functions.
·	Program Access You will be able to choose specific programs that will be allowed to access the Internet connection.

·	Port Access You will be able to block or allow traffic going through specific network ports. This is because hacking tools usually targets specific ports on a victim’s computer. With this feature, you will be able to block such ports before an attack actually occurs.
·	Internet Access You will be able to set IP address that can access the Internet. This allows you to block access from outside.

3. The share control
	This feature of MyFirewall allows you to specify permissions to shared folders in a network. It allows you to control the following:
·	Shared Access You can specify which users or computers are allowed to access your computer.
·	Shares Folders You can specify which folders on your computer is accessible.

4. Network
	This function allows you to view or manage specific port connection status on the network. You may check connection status of the computer and the TCP/UDP port connections. You can also check the current network traffic. A sudden surge in the outbound network traffic when no particular network operation is performed may signal that a hacking tool is running.


5. Security level setting
	You can choose from three pre-defined sets of security settings. The security settings sets are as follows:
·	Low MyFirewall will only focus on detecting hacking tools.
·	Medium MyFirewall will perform hacking tool detection and program access control.
·	High MyFirewall will perform hacking tool detection, program access control, shared folder access detection and vector filtering services. In this setting, MyFirewall will immediately notify you of any hacking threats or connection attempts.


6. Logs
	MyFirewall allows you to view records on activation, suspension and termination of MyFirewall. It will also log all activities such as the blocking of hacking tools, permission or blocking of program access, TCP/UDP ports, and etc. All logs can be viewed conveniently by date.

7. Online help
	MyFirewall allows you to access online help contents and detailed descriptions on function easily through the program itself. This allows you to access a real-time reference source.

1.	When I run MyFirewall and update the file, error on the file occurs.
	If the same error occurs in spite of running [MF_Remove.exe], do manual removal and reinstall MyFirewall refering to following steps:
	In Security Clinic, click MyFirewall and download MyFirewall removal program (MF_Remove.exe) in MyFirewall Install / Removal Program Download at the bottom of the screen.
	If you double-click downloaded program and run it, you can remove MyFirewall.
	Run internet explorer. Click Tool - Internet Option - Install - Checking the new version of stored page and select Whenever to open the page.
	Run internet explorer. Click Tool - Internet Option - Connect - LAN install. Make sure that all three items are not selected.
	Run internet explorer. Click Tool - Internet Option - Install - View File. Remove all the files in the folder (C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files). (If you press ‘Ctrl +a’ after selecting one file, you can select all the files)
	Run internet explorer. Click Advanced in Tool - Internet Option. Make sure that HTTP1.1 Use is selected. Run MyFirewall again.

2.	When I run MyFirewall, the message “You must select Yes after closing current web browser to use the newest service” continues to appear. How can I get rid of it?
	When you update MyFirewall, this kind of error occurs very often. There still might remain some unfinished files among the MyFirewall component files. When you run MyFirewall during update, this kind of error will occur. To solve this problem, you must uninstall MyFirewall, then reinstall.

3.	MyFirewall stops while it is updated. What is the problem?
	This may happen because of following reasons:
	A bad network In this case, we suggest you try again later when conditions are more stable with your network.
	A damaged shared DLL file related with Internet Explorer When this file is damaged, you can update Windows via the Microsoft homepage.

4.	When MyFirewall is running, Internet Explorer shuts down without error in its stopped status. What is the problem?
	Connect to MyFirewall. You have to check this problem if there is no response when Cab is installed or asked to be installed. Check the installation value in Advanced of Internet Option. Make sure that HTTP 1.1 use is selected and then run Internet Explorer.

5.	When I run MyFirewall, CPU is occupied to 100% in MyFirewall execution process (MF9x.exe, MFNT.exe). The system slows down.
	This problem might occur in the following situation where many network sessions pass MyFirewall as P to P data exchange as edonkey increases. When you set security rating to High, it is very probable that this problem occurs.
	Change Security Rating in MyFirewall menu from High to below Average
	Remove following registry settings: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AHNLAB\IOU\MyFirewall\Stat HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AHNLAB\IOU\MyFirewall\TTL
	Restart MyFirewall.

6.	When I executed the web browser after installing MyFirewall, “Following program tries to access Internet” message appears in Internet Access Detection and asks whether to Allow or Block. The same message appears when I try to use other program connected to Internet. Is this a usual case?
	Current situation is a very normal case. MyFirewall shows this message when a program trying outer communication is executed and asks whether to allow this program execution. If the network connection is normal, then select Allow. If not, select Block. After checking the program name or logo, if it is not the program you are using currently, select Block. To change Block or Allow status, go to Program access control in Firewall menu, click corresponding program, and change the status.
7.	No message appears when I click Run MyFirewall in the webpage where MyFirewall service is provided. What do I have to do?
	In MS Windows Millennium version, message window may hide behind the browser during the download of MyFirewall. In this case, if you click other place in the corresponding screen (e.g. other program, Show Desktop) or click Refresh, you can see the message. This only happens when MyFirewall is executed for the first time,
8.	I am currently using network application program and it sometimes conflicts with MyFirewall. Why is this happening?
	If the program that tries to use network is detected, MyFirewall first holds the network connection and shows the Allow/Block message to the users. During this process, network application program may generate error while waiting for the response from the user. In this case, check whether corresponding program is registered as Allow in Program Access Control and restart the corresponding application program.

9.	How do I remove the program completely?
	If an error occurs due to problems with the network, during program installation, or you no longer want to use the program and want to remove MyFirewall completely, then please use the removal program provided. Before removing the program, you must stop running MyFirewall and also close the web browser through which you installed MyFirewall.

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