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How do I enable the firewall in Windows XP?

How do I enable the firewall in Windows XP? Issue. ... Resolution. Enable the firewall
in Windows XP. From the start menu, select Settings then Control Panel. ...
www.adcs.umn.edu/kb/public/Detail.cfm?ArticleID=2162

I can't connect to UMChat using Pidgin

... Resolution. Firewalls must be configured to allow for pidgin.exe access. To configure
the WindowsXP firewall: ... To configure the Symantec Client Security firewall: ...
www.adcs.umn.edu/kb/public/Detail.cfm?ArticleID=1949

LDAP Settings/Lookups do not work

... A firewall may be preventing LDAP communications. Resolution. If a firewall
is active, add an exception for port 389. For Mac OS X: ...
www.adcs.umn.edu/kb/public/Detail.cfm?ArticleID=1871

Why am I unable to watch streaming video on Windows XP?

... Resolution. You may need to change your firewall settings. By default, the Windows
XP built-in firewall restricts the ports needed to play streaming video. ...
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VPN FAQ

... You may have to reconfigure or turn off your firewall to allow VPN traffic; If you
are running a firewall, NTS recommends that you let the firewall pass ...
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VPN has trouble with some firewalls

Issue. Resolution. If you're running a firewall, then you need to let the firewall
pass protocol 50 (ESP) and allow port 500 to allow IPSEC to work. ...
www.adcs.umn.edu/kb/public/Detail.cfm?ArticleID=1696

What is RACS?

What is RACS? Issue. Resolution. RACS is the Resident Access Control System firewall.
It is the "executive branch" of the ResNet, responsible ...
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RACS quarantine due to computer virus

... of Information Technology Security department has determined that this machine is
infected with a computer virus, and has instructed the RACS firewall to limit ...
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Win XP connection problems may be corrected by WinSock XP Fix

... WinSock XP Fix can fix various modem, wireless, and ethernet connection problems
caused by improper removal of spyware or firewall application, or corrupt ...
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Wireless setup freezes or hangs

Wireless setup freezes or hangs. Issue. I've set up VPN so I can do secure
wireless computing, but my computer gets stuck. Resolution. ...
www.adcs.umn.edu/kb/public/Detail.cfm?ArticleID=1361

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