Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager

Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager is a practical and straightforward application worth having when you need to protect your computer and your personal data against unwanted attacks and other threats lurking the Internet.

Since  there are various processes and services that do require the permission to connect to your PC, thus changing some pre-defined settings in order to work properly, we also need to consider those processes that the Firewall is not able to detect. In such conditions, using proper applications that are able to manage all the applications and deny the access to specific ports might help us when it comes to securing our computer.

Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager comes with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface from where you can configure the settings the way you want. It displays all of the available open ports along with their key values, so you will always know which TCP protocol is enabled.

The ‘Authorized Applications’ section enables you to view all the allowed programs in your computer that can run in background without affecting your PC. On this manner, you can rest assured that you will stay protected even if you are online. However, you must be aware that administrative rights are required when using the application.

In case you want to add a new port number or application that you trust it won’t affect your data integrity and system, you can always navigate to the bottom pane of the application from where you can browse to the executable file you are interested in.

Moreover, the application enables you to access the Firewall control panel if you want to turn off the feature or block incoming network connections. Optionally, you can disable the Firewall although this is not a recommended option, considering that you will be unprotected against viruses, Trojans and worms.

In closing, Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager helps you to protect your computer against threats and monitor all the allowed processes and applications.