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Thread ID: 26438 2002-10-27 08:09:00 have I got a firewall? Mandy Fisher (2108) Press F1
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93479 2002-10-27 08:09:00 I have got xp on this new computer, and use PC Cillan, how can I see if I have a firewall? Mandy Fisher (2108)
93480 2002-10-27 08:21:00 try-

grc.com

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tweak'e (174)
93481 2002-10-27 08:27:00 You have one in XP and one in PC-Cillin (2002 version anyway). I presume the reason for the questin is that PCC is asking you. To find out about the xp one, click start, connect to and right click on your internet connection. Click the advanced tab to see whether the firewall is turned on.

I personally have both xp and pcc firewalls disabled and use zone alarm.
wotz (335)
93482 2002-10-27 08:53:00 I tried the leak test out of curiosity and it could not connect? I was not aware that I had a firewall. What's going on? promethius (1998)
93483 2002-10-27 10:12:00 Were you connected to the internet at the time?

Leak Test tests your systems ability to check and block unauthorised programs ie NASTIES "phoning home" while you are online.

A decent firewall, set up properly, will only allow those programs that you have granted permission, to access the net , all others are blocked.
Rod ger (316)
93484 2002-11-06 22:45:00 Sorry for the late reply. I tried to ignore this problem but now it's getting more and more annoying. I was connected to the net........strange aye?
Hope somone is still watching this...........echo........echo........echo
promethius (1998)
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