Firewall settings?

[Susan]

I have Windows XP Pro and am dial-up user. I tried to
turn on the firewall by using the Network Wizard. For
dial-up the details now show Disconnected, Shared,
Firewalled. However, when I test the firewall using the
HackerWatch.org/probe, I have many ports that are Closed
but Unsecure, and Open and Unsecure. How can I fix this?
Is the XP firewall adequate for home user?
..

Also I do not currently have any networked Pc's but
connect directly to Internet with laptop.

Thanks for information.
Susan

 

[Susan]

Guess this is the wrong place! What is the equivalent
group if using IE and not Outlook set up Newsgroups?

Please visit the Firewall experts in the Firewall
newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windows.netwo
rking.firewall

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
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