Managing Ports and Connections in DOS: A Quick Guide

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around managing ports and connections in DOS, specifically in the context of Windows XP. Participants seek guidance on how to turn ports on or off and how to view established connections using DOS commands.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to turn on/off a port in Windows XP and how to see established connections using DOS.
  • Another participant suggests using a firewall like Zone Alarm to manage port access but is unsure about the DOS command for checking logged-in users.
  • A different participant proposes using the command "net USERS" in the Command Prompt to view the IDs of users who have logged onto the computer.
  • One participant reiterates the initial questions and adds that the command "netstat -a" can help in viewing connections.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the information provided, indicating it meets their needs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions and commands, but there is no consensus on a single method for managing ports or viewing connections, indicating multiple competing views remain.

Contextual Notes

Some responses depend on the specific context of using DOS in Windows XP, and the effectiveness of suggested commands may vary based on system configuration and user permissions.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users seeking to manage network connections and ports in a Windows XP environment using DOS commands.

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1. how do i turn on/off a port? in m using win xp

2. how do i see the connect been established with my pc using DOS?

many thanks
 
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Use a firewall like zone alarm to open/close ports

I don't know the command you would use to tell who's logged into your computer from dos. I know in linux I can do "who".
 
try using net USERS in ur Command prompt window to see the Ids of ppl who have logged on to ut computer
 
expscv said:
1. how do i turn on/off a port? in m using win xp

2. how do i see the connect been established with my pc using DOS?

many thanks
ni hao,
netstat -a[/color] can help you, my friend...lol...
 
Great Thanks vance , that’s just wat I need
 

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