Using Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-ins
Software vendors can supply a specific type of plug-in to fix connectivity problems that may occur when you use programs that operate across the Internet, and you have enabled Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), or Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), or both ICS and ICF. This type of plug-in is called an Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-in. An Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-in is an executable file that is available to you in one of two formats:
1. | During the installation of a new program, you may be given the option to install the plug-in through a message that indicates that the program you are running will attempt to install an Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-in. |
2. | For a program that was previously installed, you may be able to locate a plug-in at the Web site of that programs manufacturer. If a plug-in is available, you can download the plug-in from the Internet to install it. |
When you install a new Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-in, there is a possibility that previously installed Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-ins will be altered and not work properly. You can remove the new plug-in to repair previously installed plug-ins. Removing the plug-in returns ICS, ICF, or both to their previous states. You can remove a plug-in by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. For more information, see To change or remove a program
Because Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-ins can modify ICF and, in doing so, potentially expose your network to security risks, you should only install Internet Connection Sharing and Firewall Plug-ins when they are from a trusted source.
Note
| • | To open Add or Remove Programs, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. |
| • | Internet Connection Sharing, Internet Connection Firewall, Discovery and Control, and Network Bridge are not available on Windows XP 64-Bit Edition. |
