Windows XP SP2 Has a Dangerous Hole

Discussions of applications and operating systems and any problems, tips or suggestions. Win XP, 9x/2k, Linux, NT, photo editing, Virus/Spyware help
Post Reply
User avatar
renovation
Posts: 13859
Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2000 8:24 am
Location: on a lake in michigan
Contact:
Contact renovation

Windows XP SP2 Has a Dangerous Hole

Post by renovation »

For most home users, installing and running with Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not a problem. However, some Internet applications may need specific ports opened in the new Windows Firewall.

PCAnywhere uses two ports, one TCP for data and one UDP for control. For it to work, PCAnywhere needs to communicate between two systems on these ports. While the SP2 Firewall may not block outgoing traffic it will block incoming requestshow to fix link page !
the Last time I was Talking to myself . I got into such a heated argument . that is why I swore I never talk to that guy again. you know what it worked now no buddy talking to me. :help
Top
User avatar
FlyingPenguin
Flightless Bird
Posts: 32977
Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2000 11:13 am
Location: Central Florida
Contact:
Contact FlyingPenguin

Post by FlyingPenguin »

Yeah well any good firewall will do that. Also if you're behind a router you need to setup port forwarding for PCAnywhere.
---
“Be careful when a democracy is sick; fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
― Albert Camus

Image
Top
Amd_freaky
Goober Member
Posts: 14
Joined: Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:17 pm
Location: Ont canada
Contact:
Contact Amd_freaky

Post by Amd_freaky »

thanks for the info
Top
Post Reply

Return to “OS / Software Forum”