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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: dane0303 on May 12, 2009, 02:35:06 PM

Title: Inbound rules. Windows firewall advanced security
Post by: dane0303 on May 12, 2009, 02:35:06 PM

Hello,

I was looking through my inbound rules and noticed there was a list of 6 taskpanl and they are all allowed. I am wondering whether or not this is normal/safe?

I would appreciate your help.

Dana

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Title: Re: Inbound rules. Windows firewall advanced security
Post by: SuperDave on May 12, 2009, 06:44:21 PM

taskpanl is associated with Earthlink TotalAccess 2003 Internet access software. Are you using Earthlink? BTW, Windows Firewall only protected against incoming. Outgoing traffic can be just as dangerous.

Title: Re: Inbound rules. Windows firewall advanced security
Post by: dane0303 on May 12, 2009, 10:24:00 PM

No i am not using Earthlink. I don't even recall installing the program.

Do you have any suggestions?

Title: Re: Inbound rules. Windows firewall advanced security
Post by: SuperDave on May 26, 2009, 07:53:07 PM

If you are not using it and you didn't install it just go to Control panel, Add/Remove programs and uninstall it.