I have a Compaq 5102US, 1GHz, 128MB RAM, 40GB HD, Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP. This is a stand-alone PC connecting to the Internet via a dialup connection. CompuServe is my ISP and uses CompuServe's proprietary software to connect to the Internet.
I tried to check out and activate the (limited) firewall feature of WinXP, however, I was not able to access this feature..."
The steps I took are:
Start
Control Panel
Network and Internet Connections Network Connections
under Dial Up I clicked on CompuServe
Network Tasks
Change settings of this connection
then, no further window appears
Under Dialup, I have also tried to right-click and select properties. Again, no further window appears to offer information on this connection (or an option to access the firewall feature.
FWIW, also under Dial Up is Microsoft Internet Referral Services. If I click on this and then click on Change settings of this connection, an additional window *does* appear where I can see the firewall options.
Also, in Network Connections under the LAN or High Speed Internet, the LAN icon has an X on it saying Local Area Connection a network cable is unplugged. This Xed out icon is also visible in System Tray. I have no unplugged cables. Is this just telling me this connection is not made?
Your help and expertise are greatly appreciated.
Wayne Oxtoby
I tried to check out and activate the (limited) firewall feature of WinXP, however, I was not able to access this feature..."
The steps I took are:
Start
Control Panel
Network and Internet Connections Network Connections
under Dial Up I clicked on CompuServe
Network Tasks
Change settings of this connection
then, no further window appears
Under Dialup, I have also tried to right-click and select properties. Again, no further window appears to offer information on this connection (or an option to access the firewall feature.
FWIW, also under Dial Up is Microsoft Internet Referral Services. If I click on this and then click on Change settings of this connection, an additional window *does* appear where I can see the firewall options.
Also, in Network Connections under the LAN or High Speed Internet, the LAN icon has an X on it saying Local Area Connection a network cable is unplugged. This Xed out icon is also visible in System Tray. I have no unplugged cables. Is this just telling me this connection is not made?
Your help and expertise are greatly appreciated.
Wayne Oxtoby