The following are some links that will test to see if your computer ports are secure. Shields Up - [LINK] Leak Test - [LINK]
^^^ You always have to rain on my parade... oh well... I've ran the test and my comp did not send or recieve any packets...
well, i know youre not a noob, but you could just have easily added this to the current thread, oh well...
I don't think its as essential, cuz once you have everything installed everything is secured. This is almost for aestetic value...
I passed leak test and got this for the other: ALL PORTS tested were found to be: STEALTH. TruStealth: PASSED - ALL tested ports were STEALTH, - NO unsolicited packets were received, - NO Ping reply (ICMP Echo) was received.
lol all my service ports were stealth and one was closed and I failed it. I tried another service and it said I passed. Along with everything else.
Best bet is to use this link, will do numerous scans and will give you loads of information about the results System Security Scan - by Sygate