Windows Firewall makes it impossible to connect to SQL from client

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From: Larry (Larry_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:35:03 -0800

Is there a way to allow a client PC connect to my default SQL instance on an
XP Pro SP3 machine without turning off the Windows Firewall?

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