Firewall: Windows XP: Difference between revisions

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Microsoft started including firewall software with the introduction of XP. Not originally enabled by default hence depending on your version make sure it is enabled if you decide to go with this firewall. Note from service pack 2, it is enabled by default.

== Activating Windows XP firewall ==

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'''Enabling XP's firewall is easy:'''

Right click on your Internet connection (which should be at the top of the page labeled either Dial-Up or Bradband) and select 'properties.'  

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Select the '''advanced''' tab and click on '''Settings'''.

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Turn firewall On

== Allowing applications through a Windows XP firewall ==

You do this by creating a custom 'Service.'

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# Right click on your internet connection (which should be at the top of the page) and select '''properties'''

# Select '''advanced''' tab and click '''settings'''.

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'''''Note'':''' That the new service is added to the list and enabled. File transfers should now work in MSN messenger.

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