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Locate the Services file and open it with a text editor such as Notepad. The path to this file will vary depending on the version of Windows in use. Windows XP:
C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\services
Windows NT and Windows 2000:
C:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\services
Windows 9x and Windows ME:
C:\windows\services
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| 2 |
Right-click on the Services file and choose Open With from the contextual menu. |
| 3 | In the Open With dialog box, choose a text editing application such as Notepad to open this file. |
| 4 | Review the list of port numbers that are in use to determine which ports are available. |