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Andy2
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Message 1 of 4

Multiple, conflicting entries for Ports and System Services

Under LiveSafe Firewall, I see multiple entries of the same ports and services. Some of the entries are checked (on) while others are off. Which setting takes precedence? How did these multiple entries get added in the first place? I did not add them myself. Should the duplicates be deleted? If so, I'm not sure if I should delete the ones that are "off" vs. those that are "on". A partial listing:

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Sudharsanam_G1
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Message 2 of 4

Re: Multiple, conflicting entries for Ports and System Services

Hi @Andy2 

Greetings from McAfee!

The Firewall in your McAfee security software has default security levels set to block remotely initiated connections. These settings help protect your computer from malicious activities. We have a McAfee  Article that will help answer your query. Please find the link below to access the Article.

Ports in the McAfee Firewall

Alternatively, You can always contact the chat support using below link for technical assistance.

McAfee Support

Regards,
Sudharsanam G

Andy2
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Message 3 of 4

Re: Multiple, conflicting entries for Ports and System Services

Thanks for your reply, but it didn't address my question.

I understand that certain ports will be blocked by default. What I don't understand is why there are multiple entries for the same ports. Please refer to the screen shot in my original post.

Four of the exact same entries are "Windows File Sharing", two of which are enabled (checked) and two which are disabled (unchecked). Since these are conflicting entries for the same set of ports, are they being blocked or not?

The other three exact same entries are "Remote Assistance" These are all enabled (checked) but I'm wondering why there are three copies. I assume I can just delete the excess entries.

kmat617
Contributor
Message 4 of 4

Re: Multiple, conflicting entries for Ports and System Services

Please answer the question.....

McAfee Support

Regards,
Sudharsanam G

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