Client for Microsoft Networks

[MJR]

I have read that it is good for Internet Security to remove this.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since I am not networked, etc. I wonder if it is ok to go ahead and remove it.&nbsp;&nbsp;When I tried to do so, I got a message,&quot;Your network is not complete, do you want to contine?&quot; I just want to be sure that my Internet connection is not affected.<br><br>Thanks!

 

[myk219]

Hi MJR:<br><br>Are you sure you read the article correctly and thouroughly?&nbsp;&nbsp;It sounds to me what you may be refering to is

 

[myk219]

Hi MJR:<br><br>Are you sure you read the article correctly and thouroughly?&nbsp;&nbsp;It sounds to me what you may be refering to is &quot;File and Printer Sharing&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp;I've heard that with file and printer sharing enabled on the same TCP/IP binding that you use to surf the web, it's easy for prying eyes to do what they do best.<br><br>From what I understand you need Microsoft Client for networks if you're in anyway connected to a network.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes the ultimate network, the

http://WWW .&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Why

don't you elaborate on your setup a little bit.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you connected in an office?&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you use the computer to get on the

http://www?&nbsp;&nbsp;Is

this a stand alone computer that you just play on?<br><br>Mike

 

[aklein]

And, for those who are worried, get ZoneAlarm.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's a free firewall and will keep prying eyes out of your computer.