XP Firewall

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 02/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 10:25:08 -0800

>-----Original Message-----
>Does Windows XP Home come with a firewall? How can I
tell if it is on and
>working?
>Thanks, Raymond
>
>
>Raymond,
XP does have its own firewall, but it doesn't hurt to use
a third party as well. Zone Alarm offers a free home
version that is very good. To see if your XP firewall is
enabled I am copying the directions from XP help:
To enable or disable Internet Connection Firewall
Open Network Connections
Click the Dial-up, LAN or High-Speed Internet connection
that you want to protect, and then, under Network Tasks,
click Change settings of this connection.
On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall,
select one of the following:
To enable Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), select the
Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing
access to this computer from the Internet check box.
To disable Internet Connection Firewall, clear the
Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing
access to this computer from the Internet check box.
 Notes

To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control
Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then
click Network Connections.
You must be logged on as a computer administrator to
complete this procedure.
If you clear the Protect my computer and network by
limiting or preventing access to this computer from the
Internet check box, the firewall on your computer is
disabled, and your network is vulnerable to intrusions.

>

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