Open ports
I have found that my computer has a lot of open ports. In command prompt I typed in netstat -a and a crap load of ports are open. Is that normal or is there programs that are running and keeping those ports open.
I have found that my computer has a lot of open ports. In command prompt I typed in "netstat -a" and a crap load of ports are open. Is that normal or is there programs that are running and keeping those ports open. I need someone tell me how to close them or keep an eye on them on what's going on on my PC.
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If you are worried about open ports (and not all of them are able to be closed, go to this page: http://www.pivx.com/qwikfix.asp . This software was produced to close those ports and other vulnerabilities that have been used by hackers and worms.
Misunderstood what you wanted. This software is shareware but you get a 30 day trial. It will find all the open ports on your system: http://www.diamondcs.com.au/portexplorer/
I find it best to get a gateway for broadband use, I personally still use an old Linksys but there are so many out there now and if you have the extra money to spend then perhaps a SOHO Watchguard or Sonicwall firewall would be great to have along with the Cisco PIX boxes.
Anyways, I've also used in the past a software based firewall from Zone Labs, called Zone Alarm. There have been some users complaining of issues using this app but I can't say I've ever run into any of them myself. The nice thing about this is that it will work for both broadband and dial-up users and by default closes the ports and you have to allow what ever app is trying to use said port(s)...
Anyways, I've also used in the past a software based firewall from Zone Labs, called Zone Alarm. There have been some users complaining of issues using this app but I can't say I've ever run into any of them myself. The nice thing about this is that it will work for both broadband and dial-up users and by default closes the ports and you have to allow what ever app is trying to use said port(s)...
