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how can i know which ports are open
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ShackDaddy
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Well, a good starting point is to type 'netstat -a' at a command line. That will show you all currently listening and active ports. Then go to to find out the significance of each port.
There are other tools out there, but there's nothing like that warm lazy feeling you get from using what you have in front of you.
ShackDaddy
There are other tools out there, but there's nothing like that warm lazy feeling you get from using what you have in front of you.
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A copy of Commview is VERY useful. It's a client side network analyser thats much more friendly than NETSTAT.... downside u have 2 pay for it.. although it's only a few $ to buy.
To check the ports on your machine you could use YAPS (yet another port scanner) which has proved to be an EXCELLENT piece of software.
To check the ports on your machine you could use YAPS (yet another port scanner) which has proved to be an EXCELLENT piece of software.
I use a great free product called NetBrute from
no plug intended, it's just a cool tool.
no plug intended, it's just a cool tool.
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