Internet Connection Firewall- unknown services

[Alex]

I used Internet Connection Firewall(ICF) on my Windows XP
machine. I just have checked "Advanced" settings. LAN
properties > Advanced > Settings > Services tab. I found
there that some TWO services allowed, though I have
choosed close all ports(since firewall protection is
switch on): msmsgs 13375 UDP; msmsgs 16901 TCP. This two
services allows remains open, even if ICF is enabled. Why
and what's this?

Thanks

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

That's MSN/Microsoft's Instant Messenger. If you don't use it (and I'm not
sure why inbound is required), disable it.

 

[Guest]

Is this tool that Microsoft's uses for forced intrusion
into user system?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

No, it's an instant messaging client. As I said, I don't know why inbound
access would be required - disable it. If you don't use it, you'll never
know the difference anyway.

 

[Guest]

Thank you.

Alex

-----Original Message-----
No, it's an instant messaging client. As I said, I don't know why inbound
access would be required - disable it. If you don't use it, you'll never
know the difference anyway.




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