Networking, Can shared files be seen on the internet.
I have three home computers networked all with win 98se. I use the windows family login, and have all the files and drives shared without passwords. My question is: when im on the internet are the files shared there as well. One of the three computers a laptop asked the first time I logged on to the internet if I wanted to shut of sharing on TCP/IP, And i said yes. The other two however did not ask this question. Is there a way to manual shut off the sharing on the TCP/IP network and keep it on the others (IPX/SPX for gaming - NeTBEUI Because that is what the ADS book said too).
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As long as you are not sharing files on the Dial-UP TCP/IP connection on the computer that is directly connected to the internet, you should be fine. If you are still not sure that you are secure, go to https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and follow the instructions.
Edgrimley suggestion that you go to a site like http://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 is a good one. I have been there (Shields up) and Gibson couldn't get on my computer. :) It is a good back check.
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