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akasha
Hello:
Is there ANY downside to using the XP Firewall?
Thanks.
Akasha
Is there ANY downside to using the XP Firewall?
Thanks.
Akasha
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Pat \(MSFT\)
The only possible downside would be that some scenarios wouldn't work "out
of the box". Things like incoming connections, some games (where you are
hosting the game), etc. Most "client" scenarios (where you initiate contact
to others outside the firewall) should work just fine.
It is a very good idea to turn it on, or to have a firewall in general.
of the box". Things like incoming connections, some games (where you are
hosting the game), etc. Most "client" scenarios (where you initiate contact
to others outside the firewall) should work just fine.
It is a very good idea to turn it on, or to have a firewall in general.
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Matt DuBois [MSFT]
If you run into something that doesn't work, you aren't necessarily stuck
either. Check out the following link for info on how to configure the
firewall to allow incoming connections for certain applications to work:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp
Running a firewall of some sort is highly recommended.
either. Check out the following link for info on how to configure the
firewall to allow incoming connections for certain applications to work:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp
Running a firewall of some sort is highly recommended.
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Steve Winograd [MVP]
"akasha" said:Hello:
Is there ANY downside to using the XP Firewall?
Thanks.
Akasha
Only use the XP Firewall on a direct connection to the Internet:
dial-up modem, DSL, cable modem, etc.
Don't use it on a local area network connection with other computers
through a broadband router or ICS host, because it blocks file and
printer sharing.
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