WinXP Firewall

[Don Stadler]

We have a WinXP client with all the latest security
updates, that when we enable the firewall, will no longer
access the server on lan. What gives????? Still can
access internet thro DSL.
Thanks in advance
Don Stadler

 

[Wesley Vogel]

[[To resolve this behavior, use a firewall only for network connections that
you use to connect directly to the Internet.]]
Internet Firewalls Can Prevent Browsing and File Sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;298804

Microsoft Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp

Using the Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/home/using/howto/homenet/icf.asp

Internet Firewalls
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/northrup/02august12.asp

Simple Firewall Setup for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/5min/5min-101.mspx

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/firewall.asp

Internet Connection Firewall overview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/.../productdoc/en/hnw_understanding_firewall.asp

HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283673

How to Manually Open Ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308127

How to Open Ports in the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp

Programs Require Manual Port Configurations with Internet Connection
Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307554