Internet IP Address

[Bob]

I have WinXP Home Edition with cable-modem high-speed
internet connection. Is there a way to check if your IP
address is being "leaked" to the Internet? Could the cable
company ISP be of any help here? Keep getting these crazy
pop-ups from a website pushing their version of software
for eliminating pop-ups.

Bob

PS. This question posted at work. E-mail address is home
computer.

 

[Mike Mulligan]

I haven't heard of a cable modem taking a leak on the Internet, but if you
are pissed off by messenger spam I suggest you activate Internet Connection
Firewall (directions in Help and Support).

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 330904:
"Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904

Mike Mulligan

 

[PCyr]

Without the right firewall, your IP address is public.

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