Too many open ports

bostitch · 09-23-2007, 08:17 PM

I have run a few tests on my computer but it says that almost every on of my ports are open. How do I put them into a stealth mode.

**koala** · 09-24-2007, 11:12 AM

Are you using a router and do you have a firewall installed?

bostitch · 09-24-2007, 04:20 PM

yes I have a router and yes I have a firewall. I use pc-cillen internet security. It is an anit-virus, as well as firewall

johnwill · 09-25-2007, 12:53 PM

If you have a router and you haven't opened any ports, I'm not sure how that could happen. How are you determining these open ports?

bostitch · 09-25-2007, 01:02 PM

the website grc.com it has a program called sheildup and it checks to make sure all your ports are stealth and it says that almost all my ports are open. I don't know how to open ports anyway

johnwill · 09-26-2007, 08:01 AM

Please supply the following info, exact make and models of the equipment please.

The name of your ISP and country of residence.
Make/model of the broadband modem. If dial-up, please specify.
Make/model of the router (if any).
Connection type, wired, wireless.
If wireless, encryption used, (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.)
Make/model of network card or wireless adapter.
Make/model of your computer (motherboard if home-built).
Version and patch level of Windows on all affected machines, i.e. XP-Home (or XP-Pro), SP2, Vista, etc.

09-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Too many open ports I have run a few tests on my computer but it says that almost every on of my ports are open. How do I put them into a stealth mode.

09-24-2007, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,181 OS: XP/UBUNTU My System	Re: Too many open ports Are you using a router and do you have a firewall installed? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

09-24-2007, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: Too many open ports yes I have a router and yes I have a firewall. I use pc-cillen internet security. It is an anit-virus, as well as firewall

09-25-2007, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Too many open ports If you have a router and you haven't opened any ports, I'm not sure how that could happen. How are you determining these open ports? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

09-25-2007, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
bostitch Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Re: Too many open ports the website grc.com it has a program called sheildup and it checks to make sure all your ports are stealth and it says that almost all my ports are open. I don't know how to open ports anyway

09-26-2007, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Too many open ports Please supply the following info, exact make and models of the equipment please. The name of your ISP and country of residence. Make/model of the broadband modem. If dial-up, please specify. Make/model of the router (if any). Connection type, wired, wireless. If wireless, encryption used, (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.) Make/model of network card or wireless adapter. Make/model of your computer (motherboard if home-built). Version and patch level of Windows on all affected machines, i.e. XP-Home (or XP-Pro), SP2, Vista, etc. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience