XP Internet Firewall

[Nate]

It does - in researching the Blaster worm, I've seen the
instructions for enabling the XP firewall - can't recall
the routine verbatim, but if you go to the Windows Update
site, the lead screen tells about resolving Blaster
troubles - it includes the answer to your question... hope
it helps.

>-----Original Message-----
>I have heard WinXP has a built-in firewall. How do I find
>out if it is activated? How do I activate it if it is
>not? Thanks.
>.
>

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

To enable/disable the built-in firewall, Start > Network
Connections > Right-click the connection > Properties > Advanced >
Protect my computer.....

HOW TO Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283673


Bruce Chambers

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"E Moore" > wrote in message
...
> I have heard WinXP has a built-in firewall. How do I find
> out if it is activated? How do I activate it if it is
> not? Thanks.