WINDOWS- how do I shut off the Firewall?

I'm using GigaStudio, which believe it or not, won't work if the firewall is active, there's any antivirus software installed on the machine, or the machine is hooked up to the internet.

I don't know how to shut off the Firewall!!!

HELP!

WINDOWS- how do I shut off the Firewall?network security

Start

Click Control Panel

Click Security Center

Click Windows Firewall

Please note that this isn't the recommended solution for a software to work properly. Please contact GigaStudio's support for additional information.

WINDOWS- how do I shut off the Firewall?norton internet security

NO ! DO NOT DO THIS !
Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Firewall. Now turn it off - but not recommended.

wdw