How do I close a port on the pc network?
I intend using the program eDonkey2000 for downloadings. However, in view
of the various virussen I am advised to close open ports and make only 4662
(for edonkey) open. No idea :-(
This is a stand alone pc which has only XP (I intend using it only for
downloading to save my actual pc from crashing due to an infection or
hacking.
thanks.

You need to install a firewall on your client. You can configure the built
in XP firewall, ICF or purchase a 3rd party firewall. After installing the
firewall you will need to open the port required for your eDonkey
application.

283673 HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=283673

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Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

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"sammy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> How do I close a port on the pc network?
> I intend using the program eDonkey2000 for downloadings. However, in view
> of the various virussen I am advised to close open ports and make only
4662
> (for edonkey) open. No idea :-(
> This is a stand alone pc which has only XP (I intend using it only for
> downloading to save my actual pc from crashing due to an infection or
> hacking.
> thanks.

Thanks Marc,
I already have my XP firewall enabled but I think that blocks the way
in/out for all ports (or am I misunderstanding something here?). I realise
that disabling it completely puts me at risk.

Marc Reynolds [MSFT] <(E-Mail Removed)> schreef in artikel
<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> You need to install a firewall on your client. You can configure the
built
> in XP firewall, ICF or purchase a 3rd party firewall. After installing
the
> firewall you will need to open the port required for your eDonkey
> application.
>
> 283673 HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows
XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=283673
>
> --
>
> Thanks,
> Marc Reynolds
> Microsoft Technical Support
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
>
>
> "sammy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:01c4170b$7c2d01e0$5b1c1dac@UT9910201808...
> > How do I close a port on the pc network?
> > I intend using the program eDonkey2000 for downloadings. However, in
view
> > of the various virussen I am advised to close open ports and make only
> 4662
> > (for edonkey) open. No idea :-(
> > This is a stand alone pc which has only XP (I intend using it only for
> > downloading to save my actual pc from crashing due to an infection or
> > hacking.
> > thanks.
>
>
>