Re: ISP disconnect with new install of XP Security Update

kiawah1 wrote:

> I disconnect constantly with the new security center. My guess
> it is the firewall. I turn it off and my ISP works fine. How
> do I set the firewall to gain the benefit of the firewall while
> not losing my internet connection all the time?
Hi

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875357

A much more detailed version:
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en


More about the firewall:

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=843090

Understanding Windows Firewall/Introduction
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...2_wfintro.mspx

The Cable Guy - February 2004
Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...uy/cg0204.mspx

How to use the Security Alert dialog box in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875353


Windows XP Service Pack 2 problems/The Service Pack 2 firewall
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#T...ack_2_firewall

JMF's XP Service Pack 2 Page
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm



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