Help please with msn and ports


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I turned off the xp firewall and am using zone alarm pro. I cant do file transfers with msn messenger. I went into zone alarm advanced settings and allowed ports 6891-6900 in udp and tcp because i didnt know which to use. My internet zone is set at medium and my local zone is set at low. I still cant send files. I have searched for the answer everywhere but cant find it. Can anyone help? Thx

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copy from the messenger help file

To connect from behind a firewall

Sign in to Windows Messenger.

You should automatically connect to instant messaging services?even from behind a firewall.

Windows Messenger will first attempt to connect directly so that you can use its full functionality. If Windows Messenger cannot connect directly, it will use the same HTTP connection that your default browser uses to connect to the Internet.

Important: If Windows Messenger uses your browser connection, you'll be able to send instant messages, but some features of Windows Messenger?such as placing calls, sending files, or connecting to other messaging services?may not be available.

Notes

To find out what kind of connection you have, go to the Connection tab of the Options dialog box (Tools, Options). In the bottom half, you'll see the type of connection you have?for example, "You are currently connected to Windows Messenger using your default browser's settings."

maybe you need to allow windows messenger to act as a server

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