How to close ports windows xp

If it does not receive a response from port , it will continue to communicate SMB. If no response is received from the above ports, the connection intended to initialize will end failed. If the client has NetBT disabled, it will always connect to the server at port If the server answers on port , the connection will be established and maintained on this port.

If no response is received the connection ends. This is the case we mentioned when the server runs old operating systems such as Windows NT 4. Home System Computer security. Lesley Montoya Update 26 May What I would like to know is can you close open ports within windows xp and that "dodgy" applications may have opened? Better yet does anyone know of any Active Directory settings that could help in this situation. Share Flag. All Comments. Collapse -. Back to Networks Forum.

Start or search. Start New Discussion. Create a new discussion If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Track this discussion and email me when there are updates. Reset Post Submit Post. Related Discussions. Shutdown and Restart your computer. Port 'Even after you disable local file and print sharing, Windows XP still leaves port open and listening for incoming connections.

Here are the step-by-step instructions to close port in Windows XP: 1. Click "Start" 2. Click "Run Where it says "Open:" type "regedit" 4. Find the value "TransportBindName" and right-click it to open up a menu of options. Click "Modify" it is in bold text 7. Click "OK" 9. Close the registry and reboot. The internet - Where men are men, women are men and children are FBI agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Andavari Posted February 9, Talldog9 Posted February 10, Posted February 10, Most software firewalls have these port restricted by default on install.

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