Security when using XAMPP lite on XP Home

[lascotia]

Hello.

I would be grateful for advice.

I want to use XAMPP lite so I can install Wordpress locally on my XP Home pc.

What do I need to do in order to protect my pc when using XAMPP lite?

Thank you in advance.

lascotia

[SolSoCoG]

Hello again.

Well, when all the neccessary xamppbundle ports aren't open for the internet it is safe. When you've opened the ports for Internet at the router you shall install a firewall.

But it seems you'd like to host wordpress blog at your home, right? Then use a firewall.

Got icq? add me 280083258
or email solsocog@yahoo.de

[lascotia]

Hello.

Thank you again.

Some advice I have read says that it is necessary to go to the Security Console MySQL & XAMPP Directory protection and set a password...

Other advice says this is not necessary.

Is it necessary to set a password or not?

(My pc is connected to the internet [automatically when I switch it on] via a router and has a firewall).

Thank you.

lascotia