XP Port 1025

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Wes H

Port 1025 on my brothers XP Pro is "open" (per Shield Up
scan).

The only way I've found to close this port is to diable
the Task Manger Service. When Task Manager is diabled,
the port scan shows 1025 as "stealthed".

The problem is that my brother needs (wants?) to use the
Task Manager functionality for AV auto updates, etc.

Can anyone tell me how to have 1025 closed without
diabling Task Manager?

Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Wes H
 
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Brian [MSFT]

Hi Wes,

Unfortunately, you are unable to prevent the Task Manager from binding to
an ephemeral port. I would however recommend enabling the Internet
Connection Firewall. After doing so, the port will still be listening per
"netstat -an", but the port will be inaccessible via the network.

Brian Schafer, MCSE, MCSA, CISSP, Security+
(e-mail address removed)

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/


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