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Update for Windows XP (KB917730) 

Brief Description
Install this update to fix a situation where you cannot create a network connection when you are starting a Windows XP SP2-based computer.

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Quick Details
File Name:WindowsXP-KB917730-x86-ENU.exe
Version:917730
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB917730
Date Published:5/30/2006
Language:English
Download Size:525 KB
Estimated Download Time: 2 min 56K

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Overview

Install this update to fix a situation where you cannot create a network connection when you are starting a Windows XP SP2-based computer. During boot time, the hard-coded firewall boot policy blocks traffic on the default UDP port until the firewall service is running.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Instructions

This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click the Continue button in the Validation Required section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

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