Re: XP Firewall

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 06/19/04 

Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 01:13:40 -0400

Any webcam software that requires that you disable your firewall is useless.
You should never run without a firewall, period. You may need to open some
ports....but don't disable it outright, and be *very* careful when opening
ports.

Don Shelton wrote:
> I want to disable the xp firewall, as it is preventing me to use my
> webcam.
>
> I follow the directions on how to get to "change the settings of this
> network" and when I click on it I get a message saying that Explorer
> needs to shut down and should I report it.
>
> What can I do to disable the XP firewall?
>
> Don

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