firestarer problem

I can not get on the Internet with my laptop when the FIREWALL IS ON. I don't have any problems with my desktop which both share the same DSL connection. I don't do any networking. It was working. I uninstall and re stalled but no luck. Any suggestions?
Thanks - Dennis

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