10-21-2003, 08:21 PM
Sounds like the other software you are using has a low level hook into the TCP/IP stack. Unfortunately, multiple low level hooks as used by firewalls can be a problem and is probably giving you the error if you install a fireall.
I'd be interested in knowing what software you do have installed just so I can see if I can spot something. I have personally experienced the TWO firewall issue... That gives you this low level TCP/IP stack problem because they are both competing, thus everything gets screwed up.
I was being security conscious and didn't wanna bring my PC up without a firewall ;-) Strangely, XP's built in firewall, and an external one I have used (which are a lot), have never had that issue.... go figure.
I'd be interested in knowing what software you do have installed just so I can see if I can spot something. I have personally experienced the TWO firewall issue... That gives you this low level TCP/IP stack problem because they are both competing, thus everything gets screwed up.
I was being security conscious and didn't wanna bring my PC up without a firewall ;-) Strangely, XP's built in firewall, and an external one I have used (which are a lot), have never had that issue.... go figure.