StopSign Firewall Disappearing

 

Due to recent updates Microsoft has released, a conflict with the StopSign software has been created.

The trouble you are experiencing with our software is a sign of a Windows  issue dealing with the Windows  registry and the permissions on registry keys. Windows  is keeping StopSign , and possibly other programs on your computer, from functioning properly. You will continue to have these problems if the issue is not repaired.

Please read and follow the steps below to correct the issue.


Note: You will need to UNINSTALL and then REINSTALL the StopSign Firewall after completing the steps below.

Text in UPPERCASE or "phrases in quotes" indicate text you will see on your computer screen.

Please print these instructions before beginning so you have a reference during the cleaning process.



STEP 1 - Using the Microsoft  Fix

1) Click the link below. It will take you to a
Microsoft website.

MICROSOFT FIX LINK

2) Click on the
DOWNLOAD button and select SAVE. When you are asked where to save the file, select DESKTOP. When the download is complete you will have a new icon on your desktop.

3)
Double-click the new icon on your desktop and an install wizard will appear. Click next and accept the license agreement. Follow the prompts to finish installation. Once the install is completed click FINISH.

STEP 2 - Resetting Permissions

1)
Click the link below and select SAVE. When you are asked where to save the file, select DESKTOP. When the download is complete you will have a new icon on your desktop.

RESET PERMISSIONS LINK

2) Double-click the new icon on your desktop titled "resetpermission.exe".

3) A black window will open, and when the program is done, it will close automatically. It will take several minutes for the program to finish running.

Once the above 2 steps have been completed, you are ready to
UNINSTALL and REINSTALL StopSign Firewall.

LINK to UNINSTALL/REINSTALL PROCESS

When following the steps - be sure to indicate to uninstall/reinstall
ONLY the StopSign Firewall.

If you have further problems with these steps, please
contact our tech support team.