Firewalled XP?

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I think Xp has some kind of firewall that prevents me from sending my files to other people via icq/msn/aim.. is there a way to deactivate the firewall so I can send my files?

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right click on your isp icon in your toolbars.>open network connections>right click on isp icon>properties>advanced>and uncheck the internet connection firewall. Emule will require you to do this is your using XP and filesharing. I also use Sygate Pro when I use emule when I have xp firewall off so I don't get back doored by any psychos...
 
I don't see how Xp's firewall could block you SENDing files. It only protects against incoming attacks, not outgoing (trojan).

Pretty much a waste of energy on M$ part. Don't worry, they passed the cost onto the consumer:D
 
you're right, it does only block inbound traffic, but since you need to handshake (request and acknowledge) a file transfer, it might be going out but never recieving an acknowledgement back that it's ok to transfer to so-and-so@wherever.com at that address. If you were blindly sending it UDP like an email that'd be a different story. I'm pretty sure the firewall is enabled if this is happening. Couldn't you just add a rule though in ICF for IM? Not sure what ports they are though off the top of my head, I don't really use IM much...
 

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