Windows XP SP2

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes a built-in Firewall. A Firewall will filter or block information coming into your computer or office network. The default configuration of the Windows Firewall control panel in Windows XP SP2 can prevent commonly used applications from functioning. To re-enable this functionality, you can add the Program or the Ports that a Program uses to the Firewall's Exceptions list.

In general, the Windows XP Service Pack 3 has little effect on the use of FileMaker Pro. One exception is when you attempt to share FileMaker Pro files. In these cases, example: Livestock Sales, you need to open port 5003 in the Firewall or turn off the Firewall completely (not really recommended).

The "Cisco Systems VPN Client" is Virtual Private Network (VPN) software for use by Penn State faculty, staff and students when connecting to a Penn State network from any other ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) introduces new behavior in Microsoft Internet Explorer that affects users of Outlook Web Access. You may find that when you double-click on a message to open it that it has been blocked by the Pop-up blocker.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 and higher a introduces new behavior in Microsoft Internet Explorer that affects web pages with pop-ups.