Re: XP Firewall

From: Keppy (keppy_at_msn.com)
Date: 12/31/03 

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:07:18 -0800

What if you have an 802.11b network, XP firewall blocks your own computers
from using file and printer sharing.
Carol

"Marc Reynolds [MSFT]" <marcrey@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:eJWYkD%23zDHA.3468@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> The built in XP firewall (ICF) protects your computer as well as any third
> party firewall. However it is a pretty basic firewall without many
> configuration options. If you are looking for more features then a 3rd
party
> firewall is the way to go, but if you just want to protect your computer
and
> not have to mess with any configuration ICF (the XP firewall) shold do the
> trick.
>
> --
>
> Thanks,
> Marc Reynolds
> Microsoft Technical Support
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
>
>
> "Keppy" <keppy@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:ek$#359zDHA.2240@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > If you have an always on connection, like cable, I understand that a 3rd
> > party software is better and ZoneAlarm is one of the better ones.
> > Carol
> >
> > "Matt" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:061301c3cfd1$858c3a20$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> > > I have just started XP Home and I am wondering if the
> > > firewall on XP is a good choice or if getting a third
> > > party firewall (ZoneAlarm) is recommended?
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > > Matt
> >
> >
>
>

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