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[h2ogal]

Hi all. A quick question. I let my brother use my computer (never again)
and after he left I tried to use it and I now cannot log into msn messenger
(it says I am behind a firewall) and I cannot receive attachments with my
email. (outlook) Can anyone help?
thanks
Louise

 

[Brian Tillman]

Hi all. A quick question. I let my brother use my computer (never
again) and after he left I tried to use it and I now cannot log into
msn messenger (it says I am behind a firewall) and I cannot receive
attachments with my email. (outlook) Can anyone help?
thanks
Louise

What O/S are you using? If Windows XP, right-click on My Network Places,
and choose Properties. Then right-click on your network connection and
choose Properties. Then click the Advanced tab and check if your firewall
is enabled.

By the way, if you have a broadband connection and _aren't_ using a
firewall, you're setting yourself up for trouble.

 

[Gordon]

By the way, if you have a broadband connection and _aren't_ using a
firewall, you're setting yourself up for trouble.

And not just broadband either - it's perfectly possible to get worms via
dial-up as well!

 

[Brian Tillman]

And not just broadband either - it's perfectly possible to get worms
via dial-up as well!

Yes, but it's less likely, in my opinion, because you're not connected as
long so your window of exposure is smaller. Still, why not be safe, as you
point out?

 

[h2ogal]

I am using Windows 98 and I have cable modem.....

 

[h2ogal]

Can you please tell me how to do this with windows98?
thanks
Louise

 

[Gordon]

Can you please tell me how to do this with windows98?
thanks
Louise

Do what? Enable a firewall? W98 doesn't have one natively, you will need to
download one. ZoneAlarm is one of the more common ones.....

 

[h2ogal]

thanks

Do what? Enable a firewall? W98 doesn't have one natively, you will need to
download one. ZoneAlarm is one of the more common ones.....

 

[Brian Tillman]

I am using Windows 98 and I have cable modem.....

Since there is no built-in firewall in Windows 98, if your mail system is
reporting a message that you're behind a firewall, you should know if one's
installed. Do you see "Kerio", "Sygate", "Zone Alarm", or "Zone Labs"
mentioned in Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs?

 

[h2ogal]

no, I don't see any of that.......and only msn messenger gives me that
firewall warning.........in outlook, I just don't receive any attachments at
all......that little paperclip thing in the top right corner is never there.
Louise