Network and Firewall

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Brian M

Is there a way to share files on my home network w/out disabling the XP
firewall? I can see the folders all right but can't access or map to them
w/out turning off the firewall.
Thanks,
Brian
 
Hi Brian,

Once you install SP2, the internal firewall will allow for file sharing in a
home network.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 

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