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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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Windows XP on a network, security concerns?
I have a scenario where I need to continue to run a Windows XP PC even though XP is long not supported by Microsoft.
The PC will be connected to my network, but only for the purpose of allowing a ...
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Stop microsoft-ds from responding to hack attempts
I have file sharing and "Client for Microsoft Networks" turned off on my machine (via the Network properties), yet I find that microsoft-ds (directory services) is still listing on ports 445 and 123, ...
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XP Security after support for LAN file transfers
I'll make a long story short. I have an XP computer that is used to run a machine in our factory. Our machine vendor will not perform an upgrade to a newer version of windows. I am required to keep ...
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Security of a dial-up connection
If you have two machines with Windows XP, you can setup a "dial-up" connection between the two using a standard land phone line. I imagine the same can be done on Windows 7, and most other Operating ...
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Internet Blackouts - Random Timeouts in Intervals
Currently we are having random time outs on our internet connection. I can confirm this by pinging google.com/yahoo.com and other sites and I see the connection work for about 10 - 12 requests, then ...
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Alias network adapter in Windows XP
I use a VPN channel for an online banking client.
This channel is implemented as an NDIS filter installed on the outbound network interface which gets activated when you insert the smart card.
When ...
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Windows XP Pro 'Connect to' logon box greyed out with Guest
Have a machine i've just nuked and paved to be used in a public enviroment, yet still connected to a Workgroup. Would like it to prompt for a logon when accessing any of the network shares as ...
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How can I monitor and report file copy activities in Windows XP?
I have some developer machines that part-time developers come and work on. I want to monitor and report if they copy any files to external media or attach files to their email accounts (and so on).
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