When I click on windows firewall it says not running & do I want to do a share using thingy me bob?? haha..
Go to start | Control Panel | Security Center
Your firewall, anti-virus and automatic updates should all show ON. If this is not the case you're security is incorrectly set up.
Ideally you need a good third party firewall, an anti-virus and an anti-spyware programme. There are lots of good freeware programmes available. I also recommend installing the following:
Spywareblaster SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for so-called spyware, but prevents it from being installed in the first place. It blocks the popular spyware ActiveX controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage.