If you're running Windows XP SP2, Windows Firewall is already turned on. For more information, see Understanding Windows Firewall.

Yes. Windows XP users who want different features in a firewall may use a hardware firewall or a software firewall from another company. For special offers on antivirus and firewall packages, visit our Security software: Downloads and trials page. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home computers, home networking, and small-business networking scenarios.

Yes, both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional have the built-in Internet Connection Firewall. The steps to turn on the firewall are identical. You might not be logged on as an administrator. You must be logged on as an administrator to turn on Internet Connection Firewall. When you first set up your Windows XP computer, the procedure guides you through the process of establishing an administrator account and password.

If you have an America Online broadband Internet connection, you can turn on the firewall that's built in to Windows following the steps on the Use an Internet Firewall page. If you have an AOL dial-up Internet connection, it can only be protected by Windows Firewall if you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or earlier, the firewall does not interfere with the AOL connection.

If you have MSN dial-up Internet service, you should upgrade to the most recent version of the dial-up connection software. This version fully supports Windows Firewall in Windows XP for MSN dial-up Internet service users. For more information about upgrading your MSN software or securing your MSN Internet connection, contact MSN support.

Yes. Windows XP includes a firewall called Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), which can protect your home network against intrusion. It's a zero-configuration option, too: Just check a box and it's on. Note that ICF is inbound-only: It won't prevent you from sending out trojans and viruses if you're system is infected. To get more functionality than ICF provides, try a full-featured firewall such as ZoneAlarm.

Windows XP Home and Professional Editions both offer an Internet firewall to protect you from virus infections, attacks, and the installation of unwanted programs. If you aren't running Windows XP, you can buy a firewall program from Symantec, McAffe, and others. A firewall is a great security measure for your computer because you keep hackers and other malicious code from being executed on your system. Right-click on that icon (Right-click means to click with the RIGHT mouse button).

Like all software firewalls, Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is at best a complement to the system’s embedded firewall but is not a substitute. Since the system is custom software running on a compact, real-time operating system, it is far less susceptible to attack than large, general consumer operating systems like Windows. It is a hardware firewall that provides a level of protection that cannot be afforded by a firewall running on a networked computer.

Summary: When attempting to view Microsoft PowerPoint files inside your WebCT course, the file may not open, you may receive error messages, or your WebCT ID and password may be rejected. Solution: There is a known issue in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 that can prevent PowerPoint files from opening properly. The Microsoft website states that this problem occurs "when you link to a PowerPoint presentation by using any form of session-based or cookie-based authentication scheme.

Click on Start and choose Control Panel. Select Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections. Highlight your connection, right click and choose properties. Click on the Advanced tab and uncheck the box that says: "Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the internet."

Yes. Windows XP has Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) which allows sharing of a single internet connection.

Click on the link labeled "Set up or change your Internet connection." The "Internet Properties" window should appear, click on the "Connections" tab. Click the button labeled "Setup..." This starts the connection wizard that steps you through the process of creating your connection icon. Click the "Next" button to continue. In the next screen, select "Connect to the Internet", which should be the default choice.

A complete step-by-step CD walks you through the set-up and configuration of your DSL modem and service. The kit includes all necessary cables and phone filters. Our technicians are available by phone to answer any questions you may have. You also have the option to have a technician install your modem for you for an additional fee. Your DSL modem (router) comes with very detailed instructions for setup including color coded cables and diagrams of exactly how to plug it all in.

Note that doing any of the below will erase all data in your hard disk! You can boot from a Windows 9x boot disk, reformat the XP partition and install a previous version of Windows. If XP is installed using NTFS file system, you'll first have to use FDISK to delete the partition, type FDISK at the prompt. Once you are at the menu, select "Delete Non-dos Partition.

Use the Unlocker utility. This file will unlock all file handles on the file/folder and even offer to delete it for you before the program locks it again!

Microsoft is aiming to combine the features of Windows Me for the consumer, and reliability of Windows 2000 for businesses and power users into one new operating system. This operating system in its' different flavors will have new features for gaming, multimedia applications, audio, etc. in addition to features for networking, development, etc. for businesses and power users.

Windows XP comes in Professional and Home versions. Servers will also come out, but they are still in beta testing.

Windows XP Home is $99 for an upgrade copy and $199 for the full version. Windows XP Pro is $199 for the upgrade version and $299 for a full copy.

Windows Firewall monitors all network traffic on the connections for which it is enabled. The firewall keeps track of all communications that have originated from your computer, and it prevents unsolicited traffic from reaching your computer. If necessary, the firewall dynamically opens ports and allows your computer to receive traffic that you have specifically requested, such as a Web page for which you have clicked the address.

Windows Firewall serves as the primary defense against a variety of computer worms that are transmitted over the network. A computer worm is similar to a virus, but is self-contained and can spread without the help of other programs. The Internet Connection Firewall helps to protect your computer by hiding it from external users and preventing unauthorized connections to your computer.

Windows Firewall in Windows XP cannot protect against viruses that spread through e-mail, such as Trojan horses, which masquerade as helpful or benign software and trick you into opening or downloading them. To help protect against viruses, try Windows Live OneCare The firewall cannot prevent spam or pop-up ads. To help protect against spyware and other unwanted software, try Windows Defender. Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista and it is available as a free download for Windows XP SP2.

Burning a CD with Windows XP is a easy as one two three. If all you want to do is copy a few files from your computer to a CD, follow the instructions in the following document - How to burn a CD.

If you are sharing a drive, on the Sharing tab, click If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here. If the Share this folder on the network check box is unavailable, this computer is not on a network. If you would like to set up a home or small office network, click the Network Setup Wizard link and follow the instructions to turn on file sharing. Once file sharing is enabled, begin this procedure again.

From June 2004 some people using Windows XP have experienced intermittent connections drop outs while still experiencing strong signal strength. An article in Wired News suggested that a possible cause was a tool in Windows XP called Wireless Zero Configuration.

Follow these steps to introduce Windows XP visual styles into your Windows application. 1. Create a new Windows Application and add some controls to the default form. 2. For every control you place on the form that has a FlatStyle property, set the property...

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Please consult your software firewall vendor's documentation about how to open up ports 2934 and 2935 (UDP).