help for a techno retard

lil joey · #1 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 07:08 PM

i try to access some online networking and gameing sites but every time i try it tells me i have a firewall blocking its connection to port 8080 iv turned the firewalls off but it still comes up
can any1 help????

narutohendrix · #2 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 07:26 PM

What firewall are you using?

lil joey · #3 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by narutohendrix

What firewall are you using?

i think im only using the windows firewall but i turned it off

**Ash** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 07:43 PM

Hi there lil joey,
Firstly, welcome to CompuForums. I hope that you can visit our forum often in the future and post - rather than just receiving our help and advice, and then never visiting again. We provide our help for free, and all we ask in return is that you participate in our forum and refer your friends, or consider a premium membership.

Do you have a router or do you connect straight to the internet through a modem?

narutohendrix · #5 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 07:44 PM

Are you a computer admin?

By the way, get a firewall on your computer. Chances are, you are not using an anti-virus so you are completely exposed to hackers and there ilk. Might I suggest Comodo Personal Firewall. As a gamer myself, I find very helpful for programs not to get in the way of my gaming and have found this program to accommodate me nicely.

By the way, Comodo takes a while for it's security level to adjust to you security settings, but once it adjusts, your in heaven.

lil joey · #6 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:01 PM

i do use a anti virus i use avg free 2007 but the problem is iv turned the firewall off nd it still wont connect
nd dont worry ash i woudnt do that i may try nd cum bck

**Ash** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:09 PM

Would you be able to provide the details requested above about your network setup?

lil joey · #8 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:11 PM

oh yh lol iv got a netgear 58 mb/s wireless router

**Ash** · #9 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:19 PM

It is likely that your router has a built-in firewall. You can get the correct settings at PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall - just follow the links and instructions.
Also please note one of the rules you agreed to when you signed up:

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lil joey · #10 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:20 PM

lol kk i wont tlk like this ne more

**Ash** · #11 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:25 PM

It would be in your best interests if you didn't

lil joey · #12 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:26 PM

woo soz bbe i wont do it ne more if it rearly ****es u all off wubu2 l8ly?? u k? lol ily all

**Ash** · #13 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:29 PM

Could you please use standard English? We're trying to help you, not decode abbreviated messages

lil joey · #14 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:31 PM

im sorry il behave my self from now on
i just like to disobay the man from time to time u know wot im on about dont u ash?

**Ash** · #15 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 08:33 PM

The rules are simply there to ensure everyone has a great time here - and that includes everybody understanding each other. If we can't read your posts, we can't help you...

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