Port explorer , Server priveleges ??

[asdf]

??? Hi ,
ZA Pro blocks PE from receiving connections from the net.I give PE internet and trusted zone access,isn't that enough to run the program smoothly?
Do i have to give it server access too?
journey

[Jason_DiamondCS]

I would suggest you try it, Port Explorer needs low level access to your network system so if you block it in your firewall you will need to let Port Explorer in. Report back with any findings.
-Jason-

[asdf]

OK ,
I allowed server priveledges and ZA looking good.Do i have to uninstall prior to upggrading to PE 1.5 or is there an update feature? :P

[Pilli]

Hello Journey.
When V1.5 is released it will over install your current version and should be available through PE's update facility.

[Disciple]

I have blocked PE and all other programs from acting as an internet server, with no ill effects. After all do you really want any of your programs accepting connections from every Tom, Dick, and Harry around the world?

Seriously unless you are running a web server all of your apps can be blocked.

[Pilli]

Hi Disciple, What you say is true but PE only accesses the net by your request, Yours, not Tom, Dicks or Harrys - PE can do only Who is, Trace route etc.
It does watch everything else that accesses the net but not as a server.
So what is your problem? There is nothing wrong with something acting as a server (your words) if the request is yours & valid?
Anyway you can also add the PE PID to Socket Spy & sniff the packets, again no problem there. If you want to be totally safe don't use the web ;D