Re: XP SP2 Problems with Outlook
From: Ed (ebonnell_at_triware.ca)
Date: 09/23/04
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Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:01:40 -0230
Would it not be simple enough to allow the necessary Outlook (Exchange)
traffic through the firewall? Try
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=155831 for help doing this. I
have not done this myself.
Ed
"Brian Tillman" <tillman1952@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> MS <ms@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>> Since both products are created by Microsoft, one would think that
>> Microsoft should have fixed the problem before releasing SP2, no?
>> Either to fix SP2 before releasing it not to conflict with Outlook,
>> or a patch for Outlook to fix the problem.
>
> The issue is that XP's firewall's purpose is specifically to block certain
> network communication. Outlook requires certain network communications to
> work. If Outlook got around the firewall, it would be a security risk.
> If
> the firewall didn't block the specific network activity, it would be a
> lousy
> firewall (and a security risk).
>
> XP's firewall is meant to be a firewall for dummies. Fine control over
> network activity is best done by a firewall meant to support that type of
> control.
> --
> Brian Tillman
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