Re: XP Firewall

From: Don Shelton (DonShelton_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/19/04 

Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 10:08:01 -0700

Thanks for the reply and the candid remarks.
The Yahoo messenger is not allowing me to use the webcam because of the firewall. I guess I should forget using it.

Don

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:

> 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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