Win Updates Port 137

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Rainwalker, Dec 19, 2007.

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  1. Rainwalker

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    Does port 137 need to be open to receive Win updates ?
     
    Rainwalker, Dec 19, 2007
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    I don't think so. I think you need port 80 (http) and maybe 443 (https). But I'm not sure about 443...
     
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    I am 99.99% MS can update without port 137......just checking
     
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    On several of my clients PCs, port 137 is specifically blocked with a firewall. They update just fine.
    Rick
     
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    Yes, ..........I have been seeing an inordinate amount of activity around 137 for about ten days now.........i also have had it blocked.
     
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