closed ports

About this tag
Discussions about closed ports on WindowsForum.com cover troubleshooting port forwarding issues, firewall configurations, and programmatic port management. Users report problems with ports remaining closed despite router forwarding and firewall adjustments, often on Windows 7 and Vista. Topics include using external port testers, enabling DMZ, disabling Windows Firewall, and configuring stealth ports for security. One thread asks how to programmatically close open ports in Java after scanning. Recurring themes involve ISP-opened ports, router settings like Tomato firmware, and conflicts with Windows Firewall or third-party software firewalls. The tag reflects practical challenges in network connectivity and security for Windows users.
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    Windows 7 How to Programmatically Close Open Ports in Java After Scanning

    Hi, Im writing a port scanner in Java, and what this program does is it scans for any ports which are open and prints the port number out. Now I would like to be able to close a port that is opened? Thanks

  2. Windows 7 Windows firewall and port forwarding problems [Mystery]

    Hello, I am having serious issues with my port forwarding. This is my long story made short: I used to have a modem which couldn't be port-forwarded, so I got a new one from my ISP. I called my ISP (I have ADSL internet connection) so they opened 2 ports, they did so successfully. The ports are...
    • Craphter
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Blocking Port

    I have spent the last two hours trying to open a port for a remote control application. I have tomato 1.27 running on an asus wl500gP router. I am running windows 7 ultimate i have an Arris voip modem through comcast The problem is this, i forwarded the port correctly in tomato yet the port...
    • sailoholic
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    • arris modem asus router avira security closed ports comcast dmz firewall network issues network security network settings port forwarding remote remote access router tomato firmware troubleshooting upnp voip windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows Vista Stealth ports on Vista?

    Ok, here is the problem. I have Windows XP installed on one hard drive and Windows Vista Ultimate on the other drive. On Windows XP with just Windows Firewall enabled, all of my ports are Stealth according to Shields UP! , but on Windows Vista Ultimate, some ports are open and others are just...
    • Littlebits
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support