Closing Telnet port (23)

[Guest]

I recently ran a scan that told me port 23 was wide open and could be a security risk. I tried to go into my computer/manage/services to disable telnet but it wasn't listed. Can anyone help me disable telnet and make my PC a little more secure?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Manually Open/Close Ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308127

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I recently ran a scan that told me port 23 was wide open and could be a security risk. I tried to go into my
computer/manage/services to disable telnet but it wasn't listed. Can anyone help me disable telnet and make
my PC a little more secure?