The pros and cons of Windows Firewall @ ZDNet

Vikingod · Apr 22, 2006, 10:30 AM

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Windows Firewall debuted with the release of Windows XP, and Windows XP Service Pack 2 enabled this feature by default. This host-based stateful firewall replaced Windows' Internet Connection Firewall.

This feature's default configuration rejects incoming IP traffic unless you've specifically allowed it. To configure or adjust the Windows Firewall settings, go to Start | Control Panel, and double-click the Windows Firewall applet. Let's take a closer look at the various settings.

Apr 22, 2006, 10:30 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,149 Rep Power: 85 System Specs	The pros and cons of Windows Firewall @ ZDNet Read More / Source: ZDNet ___________ Windows Firewall debuted with the release of Windows XP, and Windows XP Service Pack 2 enabled this feature by default. This host-based stateful firewall replaced Windows' Internet Connection Firewall. This feature's default configuration rejects incoming IP traffic unless you've specifically allowed it. To configure or adjust the Windows Firewall settings, go to Start \| Control Panel, and double-click the Windows Firewall applet. Let's take a closer look at the various settings. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*