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| 262400 | 2004-08-17 02:06:00 | Hi Maybe I'm just being naive, but once SP2 is installed, couldn't I just go into the Windows Security Centre and enter ALL of my programs in the Exceptions Tab, and then I would have no problems at all? Feel free to laugh, I won't be offended. Also is there a "simple" site giving "simple" explanations about open and closed ports, as I don't understand about opening a port or making sure the right one is open. regards, Marg. |
pulling hair out (4493) | ||
| 262401 | 2004-08-17 04:49:00 | <<<<<<<<......LOOKS into his system........hmmm......yes you can add any program you like to the exceptions list | drcspy (146) | ||
| 262402 | 2004-08-17 04:53:00 | Thanks drcspy. Is there any chance of finding out if it works before I install SP2? Guess I'll just watch the posts here to watch for problems. Marg. |
pulling hair out (4493) | ||
| 262403 | 2004-08-17 05:23:00 | Well most ports are used by trojans/worms. The only ones you need to use mostly are IRC for ident (113). And certain IM programs. BUT they usually tell you what ports Audio/Video uses in the help file. For them to work. Doesn't SP2 for XP work like any other filewall now?? It'll ask you before you run programs? Just say YES to the programs you want to run, and it should add them .. So, they run properly. |
Spacemannz (808) | ||
| 262404 | 2004-08-17 05:35:00 | Thanks Spacemannz. Although I've got Windows Firewall on, I don't have anything to do with it. I don't ever remember turning it on. Just know its there. Regards Marg. |
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| 262405 | 2004-08-17 05:42:00 | SP2's firewall will be turned on as default. That was one of the reasons why MS did SP2. Normally it is OFF under SP1 and normal XP. | Spacemannz (808) | ||
| 262406 | 2004-08-17 06:11:00 | >> Doesn't SP2 for XP work like any other filewall now?? No. Other firewalls will block outgoing connections as well as incoming. Windows firewall only blocks incoming connections. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 262407 | 2004-08-17 06:45:00 | I think SP2 does both in and out. SP1 and previous only did incoming. | Spacemannz (808) | ||
| 262408 | 2004-08-17 07:22:00 | > I think SP2 does both in and out. SP1 and previous > only did incoming. No, SP2's Windows Firewall, like the Internet Connection Firewall it replaced, only filters incoming connections. It only really offers basic protection for those who haven't gone out and got a proper firewall for themselves. See here. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 262409 | 2004-08-17 07:31:00 | Oh well I dont use it anyway | Spacemannz (808) | ||
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