im not sure if this is 'normal' or not, but in XP pro with sp1 if i bring up the search dialog
i get this: 1,[03/Jul/2003 19:30:29] Rule 'microsoft': Blocked: Out TCP, localhost:1217->207.46.248.249:80, Owner: D:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE 1,[03/Jul/2003 19:30:29] Rule 'microsoft': Blocked: Out TCP, localhost:1218->207.46.248.249:80, Owner: D:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE it seems to be trying to contact 207.46.248.249, wich is sa.microsoft.com _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
