Windows XP Firewall XP close port

[WarRen!]

Am just here to know a bit about Windows XP firewall. I just wanted to know how can I closed the specified port that is using the firewall?

Thanks in Advance.

[Jasonholt]

Which ports are you talking about? As far as I know those use to be already closed unless and until you start the manually. Just check it again and let me know if they are starting automatically.

[Zachary]

There are various Articles available on Microsoft websites with lots of information about Firewall, ports, etc. To understand them better, you should checkout those articles:

Using Windows Firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...nfirewall.mspx

How to manually open ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308127

How to Configure Windows Firewall on a Single Computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../cfgfwall.mspx

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/l.../bb877979.aspx