can't receive files on ICQ...

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Mo

Hi,

I use ICQ and since I converted to XP Home have found that I can't receive
files, although I can send them.. I assume it is some XP security setting..
don't know where to look.. can anyone help please.

TIA... Mo
 
Hi Mo,

Windows XP includes an native Firewall called "Internet Connection
Firewall". This is blocking file transfers using ICQ.

Check these articles from Microsoft:

Internet Programs May Not Work as Expected with the Internet Connection
Firewall Enabled
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308123

If you don't want to disable ICF completely, then manually open a port for
file transfer using ICQ:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308127

To know the port numbers ICQ uses (so that you can manually open then),
visit here:
http://www.icq.com/icqtour/firewall/netadmin.html

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Regards,
Ramesh
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Hi,

I use ICQ and since I converted to XP Home have found that I can't receive
files, although I can send them.. I assume it is some XP security setting..
don't know where to look.. can anyone help please.

TIA... Mo
 
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