Hi Guys

Grandpa, mtntravler and scottyboi

Got a few mysteries to clear up on this interesting thread, the problem is where to start:

OK, I have WinXP SP1 with all the latest security updates and I run LW Pro 4.9.29 along with NSW 2004, NIS 2005 and a host of protective software.

Grandpa

WinXP SP1 one does have a basic (very basic) firewall which, upon installation, is turned off. It may be possible that one of the security updates (if scottiboi installs them) may have turned the XP firewall on, though this is unlikely.

I have attached a screen print of the SP1 Firewall Control, Scottiboi you should look to see if the enabling box is ticked then untick it.

mtntravler

Like Grandpa I use Norton SystemWorks and have found it to be an essential part of my system maintenance, e.g. Speed Disk helps to maximise HD space and keep the files in a contiguous manner. I have also found that, after a long (2 - 3 days) LW session, I have to run Windoctor to sort XP out otherwise XP will not close or restart without crashing.

Scottyboi

I'm not sure whether you are on a college campus or not but if you are it is possible that your college may have changed it's policy towards P2P use and is using it's firewall to block you (and other students).





UK Bob

PS. SP2 may be OK for some XP users but at the moment it is not essential to have.

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