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Windows XP SP2 Firewall
After installing Win XP SP2, my XP machine could not connect to my Linksys WRT55AG router. Other XP machines minus SP2 still connected properly. NONE OF THE COMPUTERS ARE USING WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY. I have turned the Windows firewall on and off with no luck - even rebooted after configuration changes. I have replaced the LinkSys router with an old 3com switch. I have turned the Windows firewall on and off with no luck - even rebooted after configuration changes. I can't establish a connection to the internet. After uninstalling SP2 the machine can now connect to the router. On a positive note - SP2 uninstalls like a champ. Anybody seeing anything similar? Any ideas on a solution? I have some old NICs laying around but I really don't want to crack the box. I really think the problem lies in the SP2 firewall. I'm in no hurry to re-install SP2 but would like to know the configuration issues involved. What did I miss? Thanks. --- Len Segal wrote (thanks Len): Subject: Windows XP SP2 Firewall From: "Len Segal" Sent: 8/25/2004 8:56:08 PM You should contact Linksys' tech support and ask them if they will be releasing new FW or drivers to work with WinXP. Since the MS wireless networking devices needed an update to work with SP2 (this update for wireless was released in July 2004), I wouldn't be surprised if other vendors had to also revise their FW/drivers. It is also worth looking at the following MS KB article on known issues with XP SP2 and various products out there. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242 It will take some time, but most responsible vendors should have new patches/drivers available to address the problems shortly. Worth noting: MS works very closely with mfrs of HW/SW IF the mfr wants to, when MS is working on a major new or revised product (during Beta testing). Thus, the opportunity was there for most mfrs to release new patches/drivers almost immediately upon release of SP2 by MS. -- Regards, Len Segal, MCP Microsoft - MVP -------------- My reply address is intentionally wrong to reduce SPAM Email. NOTE: We do not respond to unsolicited Email support questions, please post questions in newsgroup. |
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