[sourcery]

What version of Windows are you using? What type of internet connection do you have? Do you have a local area network, and do you intentionally offer any services over it? Are you publishing a web site from your system?

Try testing your IP connection security using the facilities at Gibson Research and DSL Reports

[Maceman]

What version of Windows are you using? What type of internet connection do you have? Do you have a local area network, and do you intentionally offer any services over it? Are you publishing a web site from your system? Try testing your IP connection security using the facilities at Gibson Research and DSL Reports

I am using Windows XP, with a broadband cable connection from RCN. I don't have a LAN. Just a stand-alone system with a single direct internet connection.

[Maceman]

I am not publishing a website from my system, and don't offer any services over the Internet. I only do surfing (including lots of Freeping) and e-mail.