Using ICF

[Sam]

I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
firewall to tell which applications to use?

[Karina]

>-----Original Message-----
>I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
>only access files on another computer if I uncheck the

XP

>built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
>firewall to tell which applications to use?
>
>
>.
>

I got informed about this in index from net work
connection. Since I dont have a network, i forgot about
it, but I remember seen this case. Go to control
panel/network and internet/network connections. From the
menu click help, then support.
Karina

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

In article <06df01c34a85$3d4677c0$a401280a@phx.gbl>, "Sam"
<anonymous@user.com> wrote:

>I have 4 computers networked. For some odd reason, I can
>only access files on another computer if I uncheck the XP
>built-in firewall. Why? Also, how can I tell XP built-in
>firewall to tell which applications to use?

By design, XP's Internet Connection Firewall blocks file and printer
sharing. It's for use only on a direct modem connection to the
Internet. You must disable it on a local area network connection.

ICF is a very basic firewall that, in my opinion, is meant for use by
people who don't know that they need a firewall. It doesn't have
configuration options like commercial firewall products from Zone
Labs, Norton, Sygate, etc.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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