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From: \ (x_at_y\)
Date: 01/13/05


Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:12:30 -0600


Hello Everyone,

I use XP Home,OE ,IE,6.

I would like to block "ICMP" Ping, and 3 more ports, I do have the Ports
numbers that I want to block.
Is it simple to do? Or do You advise to get a program like the one on the
link below. I can follow only simple instructions.
Thanks in Advance x@y.

http://www.diamondcs.com.au/portexplorer/



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