Windows 7 "action center" claims I have no firewall running

I have Win 7 (64-bit) plus NIS.  Windows 'action center' claims that I have NO firewall protection.  I am given a choice of either using Windows FW, Norton FW or another FW of my choice.  I select NIS bit to no avail.  I check my NIS and it indicates that 'Smart Fire Wall" IS running.  I've tried a couple of suggested approaces to correct this but to no avail.  And I'm tired ofWindows Action Center flag waving in my face saying that a critical situation exists that doesn't.  Any help out there?  Thank you.