Windows XP Firewall

 

If you are use your computer system to connect to the Internet, you need to be running a firewall to prevent hackers and robots depositing (amongst other things) Trojans onto your system. Windows XP has one built into it, so don't go out buying expensive alternatives.

Extra care should be taken not to adjust the Windows XP network setting whilst "Online" or "Dialled Up" to the Internet using the build-in functions of XP, as the firewall can be disabled for a number of minutes (naughty, naughty Microsoft).

The firewall needs to be enabled on the dial-up connection to the Internet Service Provider connection only.

To enable the Windows XP firewall

1. Go to "Start", "Settings" and then "Control Panel"

2. Double Click on "Network Connections"

3. Right-hand mouse click the dial-up connection

4. and choose "Properties"

5. Click on the "Advanced" tab

6. Click on the "Settings" button

7. Ensure the Windows Firewall is set to "On (recommended) using the radio button and press "OK"

 

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