Using ICF

  • Thread starter Thread starter Sam
  • Start date Start date
S

Sam

I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
firewall to tell which applications to use?
 
-----Original Message-----
I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
firewall to tell which applications to use?


.
Click to expand...
I got informed about this in index from net work
connection. Since I dont have a network, i forgot about
it, but I remember seen this case. Go to control
panel/network and internet/network connections. From the
menu click help, then support.
Karina
 
"Sam" said:
I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
firewall to tell which applications to use?
Click to expand...

By design, XP's Internet Connection Firewall blocks file and printer
sharing. It's for use only on a direct modem connection to the
Internet. You must disable it on a local area network connection.

ICF is a very basic firewall that, in my opinion, is meant for use by
people who don't know that they need a firewall. It doesn't have
configuration options like commercial firewall products from Zone
Labs, Norton, Sygate, etc.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
"Sam" said:
I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
firewall to tell which applications to use?
Click to expand...

By design, XP's Internet Connection Firewall blocks file and printer
sharing. It's for use only on a direct modem connection to the
Internet. You must disable it on a local area network connection.

ICF is a very basic firewall that, in my opinion, is meant for use by
people who don't know that they need a firewall. It doesn't have
configuration options like commercial firewall products from Zone
Labs, Norton, Sygate, etc.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
Back
Top