"Michael Chare" <MunderscoreNEWS@chareDOTorg.uk> wrote:
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>I want to run a program that needs to open a port on my PC so that it can
>update the firmware on my ADSL router.
>
> Vista is giving me a warning saying that the port will remain open, but
> for how long?[/color]

Indefinitely, or until you close the port by editing the rule in your
firewall. You can edit Windows Firewall rules here:

Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Windows
Firewall with Advanced Settings
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> Will the report remain open if I reboot the PC?[/color]

I don't know about any report, but the port in question will.

Charlie42