Re: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 09/28/05


Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:48:22 -0500

It is used for the built in firewall for the operating system and Internet
Connection Sharing if you use it [unlikely these days]. I would not disable
it even if you currently are not using the Windows Firewall. --- Steve

"kpy" <kpy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:725EC882-4D8D-42ED-86EF-6DDFABF10AEC@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> pls can some one advise me on what is the purpose if this service and what
> is the impact\outcome of turning it off ???
>
> Thanks & Best Regards
>
> kpy



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