XP Service Pack 2 Firewall Guides

[j4zzee]

In case anyone was curious what all the hub-bub is about...

Basic Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0204.mspx
Troubleshooting Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...46-131d-4617-bf68-f0532d8db131&DisplayLang=en
Deployment Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...e1-61fa-447a-bdcd-499f73a637d1&DisplayLang=en

for advanced users....
The XP Service Pack 2 Firewall responds to NETSH commands (via cmd shell).
open a command shell > netsh > firewall > help

 

[tinysmall]

Disable it and install a real firewall that blocks all connections.

http://www.sygate.com

Free personal edition.

 

[Tengis]

I love Sygate... I use Personal Firewall PRO. It owns.