Checking open ports on a Windows XP system involves identifying the ports that are currently active and listening for incoming network connections. Open ports can be used by both legitimate programs and malicious software, so it’s important to be aware of which ports are open and to take steps to close any unnecessary ones.
There are several ways to check open ports in Windows XP. One common method is to use the command prompt. To do this, open a command prompt window and type the following command: