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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 19:03 Post subject: An annoying example of feature abuse... |
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http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/11/07/microsoft.popup.reut/index.html
I have experienced these programs before. Although the Windows Taskmanager can eliminate them, they are still a pain. I liken those advertising companies to virus writers; they take advantage of an unforseen virtual back door, and victimize many people. However, these companies are in it for money. I would very much like to see Microsoft fix the "Windows Messenger", so that it can still be used for intranet communication, and doesn't grant any access to external sources.
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Mattias Welander
Trandoshan
Joined: 27 Sep 2003
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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
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Mattias Welander
Trandoshan
Joined: 27 Sep 2003
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The firewall is not included in XP Home? I've never seen Home myself, but from how people talk about it I've always assumed the firewall is there. Can you show anything that can confirm it is not?
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japh
Gamorrean
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Nov 07, 2003 21:23 Post subject: |
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The firewall is there, and it's really crappy.
The Messenger service really ought to be off by default.
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Mattias Welander
Trandoshan
Joined: 27 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Nov 07, 2003 21:30 Post subject: |
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Oh, I know the firewall is bad. My point is still valid, that if it is enabled, the Messenger service is no longer a problem.
Me, I disable both the built in firewall and the Messenger service, and install a third party firewall instead - and on another computer.
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Taton
Trandoshan
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
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How do you disable the built in firewall? I have two other firewalls, and I think the WIN XP one is causing me trouble.
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Mattias Welander
Trandoshan
Joined: 27 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Nov 08, 2003 01:04 Post subject: |
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Uncheck "Internet Connection Firewall" on your network card.
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japh
Gamorrean
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
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Mattias Welander
Trandoshan
Joined: 27 Sep 2003
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Mm, yes, ZoneAlarm is cheap, but is also known to be incompatible with certain popular Internet services. But as long as it doesn't cause you any problems, it's a good choice.
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The MAZZTer
Death Star
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Nov 08, 2003 12:48 Post subject: |
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To expand on Mattias' explanation:
Go into Control Panel | Network Connections...
Select the modem/network card you use to connect to the internet. (If you use multiple, do this for each of them:)
Right click it and choose properties. Go to the last tab and check the firewall option. Now, to set up extra ports, you can go to Advanced. I beleive most older DirectPlay games are set up be default though.
To disable the messanger service:
Go to Start | Run and enter "services.msc" and hit OK.
Find the Messanger service in the list. Right click it and choost properties.
Find the drop down box that says "Automatic". If it says Manual or Disabled, it's turned off. If not, select Disabled.
Push the Stop button to stop it immediately.
Press OK and close Services.
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