By default, the Windows Firewall that Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) includes, is disabled by a Group Policy setting in all Windows Small Business Server 2003 networks. To enable the Windows Firewall on computers running Windows XP SP2, install this QFE on the computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003.
Features:
- This update enables and configures the Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 on Windows Small Business Server 2003 networks.
Download: Update for Windows Small Business Server 2003: KB 872769
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