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Windows Vista SP2 firewall blocks ports again
My System is using all available updates / patches.
I am developing of server software which open a specific TCP port, so the Vista firewall asks for permission which I grant.
Later I start a ...
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Windows Security Alert for netsession_win.exe
My Windows Firewall blocked "netsession_win.exe" because it was accepting incoming network connections.
I have no clue what this program does. Should I allow the incoming connection?
BTW the ...
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Why can't we turn off firewall And file sharing?
I was under the impression that turning off file sharing "makes it more secure". Especially when I like to have my firewall switched off, turning off file sharing becomes more important to me.
But ...
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Setting up a web server on Windows Vista Business
What I want to do is simple. I have two PCs on a home network: One Windows Vista Business edition with IIS 7 where I develop a web site. I want to be able to access that web site from a Windows 7 ...
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why can't I open a port on Win 7? is it the app's fault?
I am having problems opening a port from one Windows PC on my local network.
On Windows 7 computer ("Computer A") I running Calibre, an ebook management program that has something called an "ebook ...
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Are security updates still required if you have a firewall, anti-virus and malware tools installed?
Dumb question, but if you have the above installed, do you still need to install security updates?
Reason I'm asking is that I re-installed Vista on a Dell Inspiron 1520 because it was in some kind of ...
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Firewall blocks FTP PASV response
I have an FTP server that supports passive server mode (using PASV command). This works fine with Windows XP. When I want to access this server from Windows Vista or Windows 7 with firewall enabled I ...
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How to remove a virus that trigger the internet explorer every some minutes?
Some days ago, I got a file in Windows Live Messenger by an account of my friend, I thought it was a normal file because he normally sent me some files as well. But this time, I had no luck, he got ...
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Computer is broadcasting on port 139 at startup - Virus?
Maybe this isn't the right forum to ask this question, but here it goes. Whenever I boot my vista machine, right after login there has been an extended delay until the actual desktop appears. I also ...
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Could not enable Windows Firewall on windows vista?
I tried to activate the Windows Firewall on windows vista but it says the related service is not started.
What is the related service to start Windows Firewall?
Someone helps me :)
Thank you,
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Bitorrent not working after windows update
I installed the latest updates for MS windows vista. I was using torrent client Bittorrent simultaneously , when the updates were getting installed. i found the torrent client stopped working. i ...
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Internet connection under Windows Vista stops working until reboot [closed]
I have a fairly clean Vista Home Premium SP1 install on my desktop. There aren't many applications installed. My Internet connection always seems to stop working after web surfing for a while - ...
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Windows firewall that blocks programs interactively
I'm setting up a windows machine for a friend and wanted to install a free firewall. The trick is, I need the firewall to be interactive in that if a program requests to get 'out' the firewall gives ...
