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Configuring firewall to allow file sharing

Last answer on May 11, 2009 10:28:34 pm BST Paul, on Feb 28, 2009 12:15:26 pm GMT 
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Hello, ATT dsl, motorola modem, linksys router. The only way I have been able to file and printer share between my two wirelessly connected computers (both running xp), is to turn OFF Windows firewall and McAfee firewall. I don't want to be exposed, so what's a good way to get some protection? Thanks for the help!

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Paul, on Feb 28, 2009 3:47:18 pm GMT
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Do I need to create an exception in Windows Firewall? If so, which port do I choose?

   
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 high school tech support guy, on May 11, 2009 10:28:34 pm BST

U should go to the "my network places" folder and on the left side u should see "set up a home or small office network" go though that wizard on both computers and file shareing and printer sharing should work no matter what firewall u have or whatnot

   
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