Re: Port 5000
From: Steven L Umbach (sumbach_at_nospam-ameritech.net)
Date: 01/22/04
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 01:07:39 GMT
You need to use a firewall to block access to necessary ports used by your
computer from untrusted networks. You can go to a site such as
http://scan.sygatetech.com/ to self scan your computer for network
vulnerabilities. To see what is actually using that port, download TCPView
port mapper which will help you determine the application/executable/service
involved. You can right click a process to get more detailed information. If
it is an application you do not use, then uninstall it. If it is a service,
disable it. If it is something you use, let your firewall do it's job. Of
course always run a virus scan with latest definitions whenever you question
system activitiy . --- Steve
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/tcpview.shtml
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:161e01c3e03f$5737ebf0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> What is this port 5000 and what sort of security risks are
> associated with it? I have an XP computer and this port is
> always open. How can I stop this service? If I stop it
> what are the disadvantages of doing so.. please explain.
> Thanks.
>
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