What port does Windows file transfer use?

[Supermercado]

I just reinstalled Windows (XP Pro) and updated to SP2 for the first time and so far, so good. But I've got one question. For transferring files arounf on my computers, I usually use Windows to transfer files by using the syntax \\[computer name]\d$ etc. depending on the drive. With the SP2 firewall on, that of course doesn't work. I guess it should work if I open that port in the Windows firewall; problem is, I don't know what port that it uses. Anyone know?

 

[n0cmonkey]

135-139 maybe?

 

[Supermercado]

I'll try it. Thanks.

 

[Supermercado]

Not sure if that worked or not, but when I tried 139, it said that it was reserved for Windows File and Print Sharing so I couldn't open that port. Then I noticed WF&PS in the list of programs that can be allowed to bypass the firewall and checked it. It worked Thanks for your help.

 

[JackMDS]

Link to: Making File and Printer Sharing Safer in Windows XP Service Pack 2.

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[Supermercado]

Thanks for the link, JackMDS.

 

[wbresson]

theres an exception for it, check the box