Collins Richey wrote: > On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 18:25:44 -0400 > Joel Hammer <Joel at hammershome.com> wrote: > > Not being even an XP lightweight - how does one find out whether ports > are open or blocked on WinXP? Quickest way is to go to http://grc.com and run his "Shields Up!" test against your address. That will tell you for sure what is visible from the outside. Michael