Re: WinXP Firewall (Home Edition)

From: GTS (x)
Date: 07/30/04 

Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:32:13 -0400

This link lists port requirements for common programs.
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100495.asp
With a little searching, you can undoubtedly find other lists.

The built in XP firewall is very limited and is basically meant for simple
dial up connections with few configuration requirements. (This is going to
substantially overhauled in the upcoming XP SP2.) You would almost
certainly find one of the good free firewalls easier to use. I like Sygate
Personal Firewall, but Zone Alarm is also good. In addition to providing
better protection these will let you authorize particular programs, rather
than having to research their individual ports.

The Emails you mention are unrelated to the Windows Firewall. 

-- 
"The_Mauritian_Milkman" <The_Mauritian_Milkman@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote in message news:21157B87-C448-405A-BE19-C9BC0B8C35C5@microsoft.com...
> Hello
>
> I've enabled the WinXP firewall. I have a Blueyonder Broadband Connection
and am confused when it comes to the advanced parameter options of the
firewall in the advanced section, from the firewall settings window. Please
could you guide me through the parameters that I require to be enabled! I
read the article at
"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_november1
2.mspx" where I learnt to set my parameters of the firewall to enable file
sharing over Messenger. By the way - does this also work for MSN messenger?
I would like to know whether there are any other programs of popular use
e.g. For Windows Media Player streaming media, E-Mail programs, etc where
parameters of the included WinXP firewall need to be amended.
>
> One thing I have noted that regularly occurs regarding my ISP, is hat I
keep receiving 'Anti-Virus Protection' mails. They attach an E-Mail that was
sent to me with an attachment specified by the sender. Therefore, all mail
with attachments that are sent to me are automatically received in this way
in my inbox. Is this the work of the firewall? I have enabled attachments to
be opened in Outlook Express options, so I'm not sure if it's the firewall
or just my ISP settings somewhere.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Darryl
> A.K.A. The Mauritian Milkman
>
>

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