I don't think you will find any sites that do not use the normal HTTP port as it would be a massive security issue for most users. I know I would block these kind of things.
The only other port would be on a site that uses SSL secure pages - it would then need the SSL ports open on the firewall. I would expect this to be a standard setting in any major firewall.
I'll end the techie talk there [msnsmile].
Beryl - all you need to do is allow cookies from the forum through your firewall and the problem will be fixed.
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Beryl,
have you installed a software or hardware firewall ?. I am no expert as there are so many firewalls available, but they most always need some kind of configuration, usually needing to trust/allow some sites that use asp's scripts etc. Some of these site's use different ports to exchange data with your puter not the usual HTTP ports, or the firewall routes data out on a different port, it all starts getting a bit confusing from there.
I know it's a last resort for most people, but try reading all the gumpf that came with the firewall and if necessary visit their web site for more info FAQ's etc. It may well be that you have to do a bit of trial and error config until you get it right.
Hope you get it sorted.
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