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block yahoo messenger using windows xp sp2 firewall
hi all,
i would like to know if there is any way to block yahoo messenger using windows xp sp2 firewall or using any other method without using a third party firewall software. thanks in advance, gk |
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Hi,
Other than totally removing it, do some reading here and good luck: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ahoo+messenger -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com "gafoorgk" wrote in message ... hi all, i would like to know if there is any way to block yahoo messenger using windows xp sp2 firewall or using any other method without using a third party firewall software. thanks in advance, gk |
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Open the windows firewall, select the exceptions tab, uncheck yahoo
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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:50:02 -0700, "gafoorgk"
wrote: hi all, i would like to know if there is any way to block yahoo messenger using windows xp sp2 firewall or using any other method without using a third party firewall software. thanks in advance, gk Why have it installed on your computer if you aren't going to use it? And why block it, when you can just unistall it, and never have a problem from it from then on. Donald L McDaniel Please reply to the original thread so that conversations may be kept in order ================================================== ===== |
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In message "pcbutts1"
wrote: Open the windows firewall, select the exceptions tab, uncheck yahoo messenger. That will prevent some of Yahoo's features from working, but it won't prevent Yahoo Messenger from connecting out and people from chatting. -- Our enemies are innovative and resourceful...They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. -- George W. Bush 08/05/2004 |
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