Re: Logon screen security question
From: Ramesh [MVP] (ramesh_at_nojunkmails.com@mvps.org)
Date: 08/26/04
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:03:19 +0530
Hi Michael,
Yes. But, in pre-XP SP2, there was a little delay between when the network
stack was running and when ICF provides protection. In SP2, this is fixed;
the column "Boot Time Security" in the following article should explain it
clearly:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/productinfo/XPSP2/networkprotection/firewall.aspx
This information applies to Windows Firewall in XP SP2. If you're using a
third-party firewall & anti-virus program, they also load as system Service
and your system should be protected even before you login. Ofcourse, the
User interface for the Firewall / Anti-virus is seen only after you logon to
your account.
-- Ramesh, Microsoft MVP Window XP Shell/User http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k "Michael Seidner" <seidnerm@classicnet.net> wrote in message news:%23McYdWyiEHA.2140@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl... While viewing the XP Home logon screen (and also during screensaver of same) is there firewall protection at this time? I have firewall enabled after I log on but am I vulnerable to hackers until I "sign-in"? I know that my antivirus program doesn't start until I log on.
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