SQLExpress and Windows XP Firewall

I cannot connect remotely to a machine that is running SQLExpress while the
XP firewall is on. I have opened up ports 1433 and 1434, but it doesn't
help. If I turn the firewall off, then I can connect. Any suggestions?

Bill

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1 10th February 17:18 news.microsoft.com External User Posts: 1	SQLExpress and Windows XP Firewall I cannot connect remotely to a machine that is running SQLExpress while the XP firewall is on. I have opened up ports 1433 and 1434, but it doesn't help. If I turn the firewall off, then I can connect. Any suggestions? Bill