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"If your firewall is properly configured it will automatically incoming
PINGs."
Correction:
If your firewall is properly configured it will automatically *reject*
incoming PINGs.
--
Ted Zieglar
"Ted Zieglar" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
news:e8TGmWQ6EHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Could you be referring to ports? A port can be thought of as a doorway
into
> your computer.
>
> It sounds like you have installed a firewall, or perhaps you are using
> Windows firewall. That's a great idea, but a firewall alone will not
protect
> your computer from intruders. You also need antivirus software and you
need
> to obtain security updates from Windows Update. You should also seriously
> consider a spyware detector and a separate trojan blocker. Bear in mind
> that, even with all this protection, your computer is still open to attack
> unless you follow safe computing practices. This information will help
you:
>
> "Protect Your PC"
> www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> If your firewall is properly configured it will automatically incoming
> PINGs. Therefore, you should review your firewall's settings to make sure
it
> is configured properly.
>
> Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a feature of Windows XP that makes it
> easier for you to connect to devices on your network. If you are not on a
> network you will not receive UPnP requests. If you are on a network, ask
the
> network administrator for help.
> --
> Ted Zieglar
>
>
> "carla" <modified@forum,com> wrote in message
> news:AE0FA4E3-9684-4287-8AFF-0BC13E62AAC3@microsoft.com...
> > Having the vulnerability of my pc to hackers checked (the check is
> whether
> > doors of programs are open, hidden or closed) I received 2 alerts on
open
> > doors at:
> > 1. Ping ICMPn
> > 2. 5000 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
> >
> > Does anyone knowsa how can I close or hide them. I know nothing about
> this.
> > thanks a lot
> >
> > be peaceful to be in peace
>
>
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