Opinion about 3rd party security patch for Windows

[<tim_edwards () dodgeit com>]

Hi,

I have heard of the "StopListening" patch offered on nonebar.com 
via the GRC newsgroups. The author claims to be able to close 
down ALL ports that are open by default on a Win 2K/XP system,
thus closing the door to any worm-based infections and alleviating
the need for more OS patching. I haven't had a chance to try it out
yet, but can anyone who did let me know how much truth there is in 
that claim? 

Cheers,

Tim

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