Re: OT ish: Blocking MSN Messenger


"Mark Carver" <mark.carver@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I wish to block MSN Messenger (but retain web access) for periods (to avoid
>my two lads being distracted by it, when doing homework (that still
>requires web access)).
>
> Which ports do I need to block on my router, I've tried several;
>
> 6891 - 6900, 1863, 5190, 6901
>
> but it still works :-(
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Mark
> Please replace invalid and invalid with gmx and net to reply.
Install Zone Alarm, set it to ask about connections and programs that are
allowed to use the Internet. When it asks about MSN just say "no". Or go
into the settings and say no to connecting. That is providing they don't
know how to use the PC.
Children these days know quite a bit so it might be worth asking them!


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