Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2-Open ports

[JW]

My second security issue per MBSA is "network connections
do not have firewall enabled or have open ports". Both my
work and home computers get this message. One is DSL, the
other Roadrunner. Both use XP Home OSs, and both have MS
firewall enabled. Symantec's security scan reports both
connections secure.
Am I secure? Should I add a different firewall?

Thanks again.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

JW;
More than you probably want to know about firewalls. )

How to Manually Open Ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308127

Microsoft Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp

Using the Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/home/using/howto/homenet/icf.asp

Internet Firewalls
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/northrup/02august12.asp

Simple Firewall Setup for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-101.asp

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/firewall.asp

Internet Connection Firewall overview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/.../productdoc/en/hnw_understanding_firewall.asp