RE: Yahoo Messenger + XP

[Emily Race [MSFT]]

I know this is a little late but I recommend using Internet Connection Firewall for XP

283673 HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=283673

Emily Race
MCSE NT 4.0, MCSE 2000

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>Subject: Yahoo Messenger + XP
>Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:49:18 -0800
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>Hi,
>
>Is there any way that an attacker can gain access to files
>on an XP system if YM is running?
>
>Davey
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