Does anyone know how I can configure the built in XP firewall so that I am able to send files using MSN Messenger 6.0 without first having to disable it?

Thanks

Hullcity

yup id like 2 know that 2

i did know, bot then me pc dyed, and now i ent got a clue, ill let u know if i find it...

yay found it, it should b put somewhere so every 1 can find it

this works with all messenger versions, msn and windows, on the xp os.

go

start > control pannel > network + internet connections > network connections

now right click your internet conection
>properties
>advanced
>settings

click 'add'

then fill out as follows...

discription:                 filesend
name of ip address....: firstcomputer
external port no.:        6891
intenal port no.:          6891

check that tcp is selected

now ok the boxes

(restart may b necicary)

hope this helps

yay found it, it should b put somewhere so every 1 can find it

this works with all messenger versions, msn and windows, on the xp os.

go

start > control pannel > network + internet connections > network connections

now right click your internet conection
>properties
>advanced
>settings

click 'add'

then fill out as follows...

discription:                 filesend
name of ip address....: firstcomputer
external port no.:        6891
intenal port no.:          6891

check that tcp is selected

now ok the boxes

(restart may b necicary)

hope this helps

[/QUOTE]

If any problems with this, download either the Sygate or Zone Alarm firewall.  Both will allow you to send and receive files with IM 6.0. without any additional configurations.  You may/may not be aware of the fact that with IM 6.0 you can also send/receive "multiple Files".  I send up to 4 music files at once totalling upto 12MB's in size.

Cheers.! Paul