windows.security.firewallopenports detected
hi. in my latest scan using spybot s&d (update file 9/22/06) the scan
detected two problems in the registry, both in:
windows.security.firewallopenports. and both detected problems are identical as far as location in the registry.
i am using the MS firewall.
apparently this is now being scanned by spybot. can someone please explain to me what this is? i've googled this and searched miscrosoft.com but can't seem to find any useful information. is this something to be concerned about or is this some sort of false positive?
thanks,
rich
"Replacing" Windows "firewall" !?
Hi Rich :
Perhaps the question would become moot if you found a "replacement" for
the "half-a-firewall" Windows ; I agree on not using ZA. However, there are
lots of good & FREE ones available; I still use the bought out by Symantec/
Norton Sygate Personal, available for download from :
http://www.filehippo.com/download_sy...onal_firewall/ . There is a "Setup
Guide" @ www.kotiposti.net/string/SPF_eng/SPFGuide.html .
After installation, should use the "Shields Up" test at www.grc.com .
In fact, if the "Windows Firewall" is part of the XP SP2 "Security Center",
should consider "disabling" the entire "Center" based on the info at :
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1639276.00.asp !?