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How is Windows XP still vulnerable behind a NAT + firewall?
Everyone knows that Windows XP is highly insecure these days. However, here is an example situation:
Windows XP box is connected to a LAN.
This means the router's firewall is between the XP box and ...
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How can I confirm if a process is being blocked from communicating on a network?
I have a user system with a third-party vendor product that needs to communicate with the network. We're noticing symptoms that suggests that the program/process is being blocked from communicating ...
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How can I block all internet connections except the Microsoft Update website?
I want download updates for Windows XP. Until all updates have been downloaded, my computer will be more exposed to hackers. How can I block all internet connections except those to/from the Microsoft ...
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Looking for a new, free firewall (Sunbelt has a huge hole)
I've been using Sunbelt Personal Firewall v. 4.5 (previously Kerio). I've discovered that blocking Firefox connections in the configuration doesn't stop EXISTING Firefox connections. (See my post ...
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Is my PC less secure, by enabling XP Firewall - File and Printer Sharing exception?
I have 2 XP machines sitting behind a router (and it's firewall). I want to share files between them. I've shared C:\ but found the XP firewall was blocking access. I enabled the File and Printer ...
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