connection two computer via the modems

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I have software that transfers data between two computers. It was working
fine on XP service pack 1 and now with sp2 it does not let the computers stay
connected. It is as if as soon as it sees the connection is a computer it
disconnects. What settings do I need to change that will allow these
computers to work?
 
Jack1024 said:
I have software that transfers data between two computers. It was
working fine on XP service pack 1 and now with sp2 it does not let the
computers stay
connected. It is as if as soon as it sees the connection is a
computer it
disconnects. What settings do I need to change that will allow these
computers to work?
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Check your firewall settings first. Service Pack 2 automatically enables
the Windows Firewall. If you are not running a third-party firewall, go
to the Windows Firewall applet in Control Panel and enable File &
Printer Sharing on the Exceptions tab. If you are using a third-party
firewall (and have properly configured it to allow your lan traffic as
Trusted), then turn the Windows Firewall off. You don't want two
firewalls running, and a third-party program will be better than the
WF. All firewalls must be properly configured to allow lan traffic as
Trusted.

Malke
 
Malke,

I am not sure I have all the lan set to Trusted. How do I make sure and
does this also apply to connections via the modem?

Jack
 
Jack1024 said:
Malke,

I am not sure I have all the lan set to Trusted. How do I make sure
and does this also apply to connections via the modem?
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Here are links to help you configure the Windows Firewall:

Understanding Windows Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in XPSP2
http://tinyurl.com/3tnkt

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0204.mspx

If you have a third-party firewall, you would need to look in its Help
file.

Malke
 
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