Programs require manual port configurations with Internet Connection Firewall (307554)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q307554

SUMMARY

This article lists some programs that require you to manually open ports so that the programs can work correctly. To work correctly, some programs need to have specific ports open so that traffic can pass through the Internet Connection Firewall.

Programs that require manually opened ports to work correctly

ProgramTCP portsUDP ports
AOL Instant Messenger443,563
Crimson Skies28805,28801,3040, 1121
Decent 319001900,2092
Diablo II40006112
Need for Speed94426112
Napster66996699
NetMeeting1731,1720,1503,522,389
Rainbow Six2346,2347,2348

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

308127 How to manually open ports in Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP

283673 How to turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP

For more information about other programs, see the following related information.

With Internet Connection Sharing enabled

227148 Unable to connect error message using MIRC and ICS in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 98

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2006
Keywords:kbFirewall kbinfo kbnetwork KB307554
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