DrWarezz
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Close Ports
Hey all,
I would like to close a list of ports, to prevent access to my machine (via those ports)..
I'm on a Windows XP SP1.
Thanks in advance,
[r.D]
I would like to close a list of ports, to prevent access to my machine (via those ports)..
I'm on a Windows XP SP1.
Thanks in advance,
[r.D]
ASKER
Hey grblades,
...with ZoneAlarm (which I do have in disk somewhere), you can configure it to block all activity on specific ports?
[r.D]
...with ZoneAlarm (which I do have in disk somewhere), you can configure it to block all activity on specific ports?
[r.D]
DrWarezz,
The free version of ZA only lets you block apps, the pro version (pay version) lets you block ports. I will do some research on free firewalls and get back to you regarding port blocking.
The free version of ZA only lets you block apps, the pro version (pay version) lets you block ports. I will do some research on free firewalls and get back to you regarding port blocking.
ASKER
Thanks alot :-)
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more info on firewalls
http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm
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Here's the link:)
http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=whosthere. I also agree with stevenlewis that ZA would be sufficient, is there a reason you need to block only specific ports?
http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=whosthere. I also agree with stevenlewis that ZA would be sufficient, is there a reason you need to block only specific ports?
ASKER
Thanks for the info Steven. :-)
Improveyourpc; do you have a link to where I can get this utility, "Who's there", from? :-) Thank you!
[r.D]
Improveyourpc; do you have a link to where I can get this utility, "Who's there", from? :-) Thank you!
[r.D]
ASKER
Ah -- thanks. :-)
ASKER
>"is there a reason you need to block only specific ports?"
Well, actually, I want to block all ports, except for port 80 and 8080
Well, actually, I want to block all ports, except for port 80 and 8080
after you get your firewall insthere to test it (free)
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Just an FYI, I use a hardware firewall (built into my router) and still have ZA installed to block outgoing requests (just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you)
StevenLewis and DrWarezz,
I also have a hardware firewall built into my router (using NAT) and I have ZA (free version). The hardware firewall should be sufficient but a little extra added security never hurts! In your case DrWarezz, the free version of ZA should be fine.
I also have a hardware firewall built into my router (using NAT) and I have ZA (free version). The hardware firewall should be sufficient but a little extra added security never hurts! In your case DrWarezz, the free version of ZA should be fine.
ASKER
Okay, thanks both, I think that I shall split the points. :-)
[r.D]
[r.D]
DRWarezz, thanks and glad we could help
grblades, see here
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21204595/grblades.html
Steve
grblades, see here
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21204595/grblades.html
Steve
Dr. Warezz,
Your welcome! And thank you for splitting the points as I think stevenlewis and I were on the same page on this one! :) Good luck!
Your welcome! And thank you for splitting the points as I think stevenlewis and I were on the same page on this one! :) Good luck!
ASKER
:-)
The best way would be to install the free firewall software Zone Alarm.
You can configure the XP firewall but zone alarm is better.