Internet Connection Firewall Check

Check Description

This check identifies whether Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is enabled on the scanned machine, for all active network connections, and whether any static inbound ports are open in the firewall. ICF is firewall software that provides protection for computers by controlling what information is communicated from your machine to and from the Internet or other machines on a network. ICF is included in Windows« XP and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition.

Notes

This check is performed during local machine scans only. MBSA also does not detect whether another firewall (either hardware or software) is installed and protecting the scanned machine.

Additional Information

The Latest Improvements in the Windows Firewall (for users running Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later, or service packs for Windows Server 2003)

Using the Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP Home Edition

Using the Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP Professional

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