SP2 Firewall "Exceptions"

[JD]

I notice that there is an exception, "Remote Assistance."
Is this by default, or was it perhaps put there by the computer maker
(Gateway)?
I infer from the Help files that the safest thing is to allow NO EXCEPTIONS.
Would I be advised to remove this one or leave it in place?

[Shenan Stanley]

JD wrote:
> I notice that there is an exception, "Remote Assistance."
> Is this by default, or was it perhaps put there by the computer maker
> (Gateway)?
> I infer from the Help files that the safest thing is to allow NO
> EXCEPTIONS. Would I be advised to remove this one or leave it in
> place?

Windows XP Default.
If you never get help from anyone remotely, disable it too.
Just remember you did it if you ever do ask for help remotely.

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[JD]

Thanks for the info and the advice. I will remove that "exception," since
I'm not likely to ask for such help. I can reinstate it if I should,
however.
"Shenan Stanley" > wrote in message
...
> JD wrote:
>> I notice that there is an exception, "Remote Assistance."
>> Is this by default, or was it perhaps put there by the computer maker
>> (Gateway)?
>> I infer from the Help files that the safest thing is to allow NO
>> EXCEPTIONS. Would I be advised to remove this one or leave it in
>> place?
>
> Windows XP Default.
> If you never get help from anyone remotely, disable it too.
> Just remember you did it if you ever do ask for help remotely.
>
> --
> <- Shenan ->
> --
> The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
> yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
> responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
> getting into before you jump in with both feet.
>