Problem sending files through Windows Messenger

blackspawn · 04-05-2003, 12:25 PM

I can't seem to figure this one out... I can receive files through WM but I can't send anything. I have Norton Personal Firewall but Windows Messenger has access to all ports.

My internet connection is through an Alcatel SpeedThouch Ethernet Modem (adsl). It's strange... I'm able to use p2p aps, I have no router whatsoever... I simply don't understand.
Could it be my ISP? (I very much doubt it though, I mean why block WindowsMessenger and permit kazaa, piolet etc.)

RipperRoo · 04-05-2003, 03:16 PM

is it possible XP's inbuilt internet connection firewall is enabled ?

been a while since i used xp , but i think its located start/settings/network & dialup connections
right click the icon for your connection , its somewhere in there
sorry i cant be more specific but dont use xp myself

blackspawn · 04-06-2003, 09:04 AM

Nope XP firewall is long since disabled, I checked it again just to be sure and no connection of mine is using it (either the LAN or the Dial-up)

04-05-2003, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackspawn Eternal Spectator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portugal Posts: 371	Problem sending files through Windows Messenger I can't seem to figure this one out... I can receive files through WM but I can't send anything. I have Norton Personal Firewall but Windows Messenger has access to all ports. My internet connection is through an Alcatel SpeedThouch Ethernet Modem (adsl). It's strange... I'm able to use p2p aps, I have no router whatsoever... I simply don't understand. Could it be my ISP? (I very much doubt it though, I mean why block WindowsMessenger and permit kazaa, piolet etc.) __________________

04-05-2003, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
RipperRoo AdMiN oF RoCk! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: uk Posts: 2,080	is it possible XP's inbuilt internet connection firewall is enabled ? been a while since i used xp , but i think its located start/settings/network & dialup connections right click the icon for your connection , its somewhere in there sorry i cant be more specific but dont use xp myself __________________ PcTechtalk.com Admin A7V8X xp2600 Barton SLK 97U, GeForce FX 5700, 1GB 2700DDR Ram Sony DVD -R/+R/RW, SB Live 5.1 Digital, 1 x 30gb 3 x 200GB 2x120GB 1 x 250GB HDD'S, 19" TFT Epson R265 HP NX6125 Laptop 1gb memory http://www.minotaur-computers.co.uk/

04-06-2003, 09:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
blackspawn Eternal Spectator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portugal Posts: 371	Nope XP firewall is long since disabled, I checked it again just to be sure and no connection of mine is using it (either the LAN or the Dial-up) __________________

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