Close port 445 to Stop Worm Activities

Even after you disable local file and print sharing, Windows XP still leaves port 445 open and listening for incoming connections. If you are using Internet, this can pose a security risk. To close this port you need to make a change. Here are the some isntruction to close port 445 in Windows XP:

1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Run"
3. type "regedit"
4. Navigate to HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
5. Find the value "TransportBindName" and right click it to open a menu of options.
6. Click "Modify"
7. Where it says "Value data:" delete whatever is in the box to clear the box.
8. Click "OK"
9. Close, and Restart your PC.