Assuming you have AOL, you'll need to install a third-party firewall.
America Online installs its own connection settings that override
the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
built-in firewall.
Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
a FREE firewall program for your computer.
Ref:
http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
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Nicholas
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| I can set up the XP firewall for my LAN-based
| connections, but it does not allow me to set the firewall
| up for dial-up AOL or MSN.
|
| Please advise -- Thanks!