Computer port 1025 is open?

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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I did a scan to test my computer for open ports at a couple of web sites and I found that for some strange reason the 1025 port was open. I can close it using the xp firewall but I would like to figure out why it is open? Does anyone have a clue. I have read that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC ) uses this port but I really don’t understand why it is open all the time. Should Avast close this port or not ???

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Maybe I misunderstand you, but, avast! is an anti-virus program and not a firewall. ???

If I were you, I would not rely on XP’s firewall only. This is only my opinion. :slight_smile:

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I thought avast was a firewall too? It has a shield and it does have firewall settings?

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No, avast! is not a firewall.

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Hi,

port 1025 is usually open by default on Win2000 & XP systems.
if you google for info, you will find reports that e.g. Taskplanner is keeping it open
However, disabling taskplanner is not generally a good idea, especially on XP-Systems → RESTORE and PREFETCH may not work any more…

imho there is no grave danger presently in keeping 1025 open as I don’t know of an exploit using this, but surely you can close it to external access by XP’s or other FW’s

:wink:

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Thanks …dam I was under the impression this was a firewall antivirus application…sorry …I do find it strange however that without anything other than avast I only had one port open then …Thanks again :o