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July 19th 06, 07:51 PM
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Windows Messenger as a server
I have Windows XP & Zone Alarm. Zone Alarm constantly pops up the notice that
Windows Messenger is trying to act as server. Dumb question, but is it safe to trust Windows Messenger or can outside sources exploit it? A short explanation of what Windows Messenger is for, would be appreciated too. Thanks in advance. 
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July 19th 06, 08:01 PM
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Windows Messenger as a server
Greetings Indie,
There's a number of things that will cause ZoneAlarm to pop-up this message including Windows Messenger listening for UPnP traffic, file transfers, and the like. This should be fine to trust and there are no known exploits. However, if you decide not to trust it, it still should work (although file transfer et al may be compromised). -- Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. -- "Indie" wrote in message ... I have Windows XP & Zone Alarm. Zone Alarm constantly pops up the notice that Windows Messenger is trying to act as server. Dumb question, but is it safe to trust Windows Messenger or can outside sources exploit it? A short explanation of what Windows Messenger is for, would be appreciated too. Thanks in advance.
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