Problem with Windows Messenger trought firewall

[Benedicto]

Greeting,

I have a trouble using Windows Messenger trought firewall,
the Windows Messenger (XP) don't work but MSN Messenger
(6.2/7.0) yes. I have open port 1863.

Tnanks.

 

[Guest]

what firewall software are you using?

 

[Benedicto]

Checkpoint NG FP3

-----Original Message-----
what firewall software are you using?


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[Guest]

i dont no that one.

have you disable windows firewall?

also why do you want to run windows messenger when msn messenger is better?
i think msn one has always got remote desktop etc built in.

but i understand you its to nice to have everything working. does anybody
else have any ideas?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

The Windows Firewall blocks incoming connections only; connecting to Messenger makes outgoing
connections.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
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[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

Open port 443 as well.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

 

[sstephy]

I've been trying to figure out how to get to the ports to
open and close certain ones for months and would
appreciate any help you could give me in where to look
for them on XP Home SP1. Thanks for your help and
time! sstephy

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

You shouldn't be opening any ports in XP Home SP1; the Windows Firewall blocks incoming
connections only -- for Messenger to just connect, all it requires is outgoing ports which
are not blocked.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.