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h2ogal

Hi all. A quick question. I let my brother use my computer (never again)
and after he left I tried to use it and I now cannot log into msn messenger
(it says I am behind a firewall) and I cannot receive attachments with my
email. (outlook) Can anyone help?
thanks
Louise
 
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Brian Tillman

h2ogal said:
Hi all. A quick question. I let my brother use my computer (never
again) and after he left I tried to use it and I now cannot log into
msn messenger (it says I am behind a firewall) and I cannot receive
attachments with my email. (outlook) Can anyone help?
thanks
Louise
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What O/S are you using? If Windows XP, right-click on My Network Places,
and choose Properties. Then right-click on your network connection and
choose Properties. Then click the Advanced tab and check if your firewall
is enabled.

By the way, if you have a broadband connection and _aren't_ using a
firewall, you're setting yourself up for trouble.
 
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Gordon

Brian Tillman said:
By the way, if you have a broadband connection and _aren't_ using a
firewall, you're setting yourself up for trouble.
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And not just broadband either - it's perfectly possible to get worms via
dial-up as well!
 
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Brian Tillman

Gordon said:
And not just broadband either - it's perfectly possible to get worms
via dial-up as well!
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Yes, but it's less likely, in my opinion, because you're not connected as
long so your window of exposure is smaller. Still, why not be safe, as you
point out?
 
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Gordon

h2ogal said:
Can you please tell me how to do this with windows98?
thanks
Louise
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Do what? Enable a firewall? W98 doesn't have one natively, you will need to
download one. ZoneAlarm is one of the more common ones.....
 
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h2ogal

thanks

Gordon said:
Do what? Enable a firewall? W98 doesn't have one natively, you will need to
download one. ZoneAlarm is one of the more common ones.....
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Brian Tillman

h2ogal said:
I am using Windows 98 and I have cable modem.....
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Since there is no built-in firewall in Windows 98, if your mail system is
reporting a message that you're behind a firewall, you should know if one's
installed. Do you see "Kerio", "Sygate", "Zone Alarm", or "Zone Labs"
mentioned in Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs?
 
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h2ogal

no, I don't see any of that.......and only msn messenger gives me that
firewall warning.........in outlook, I just don't receive any attachments at
all......that little paperclip thing in the top right corner is never there.
Louise
 
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