Re: Setting win XP firewall for apps

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"Asher_N" <compguy666@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "luminore" <luminor@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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>
>>
>> "Eric" <Eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> You shouldn't use the Windows Firewall because it does not monitor
>>> outgoing
>>> calls to the web, only incoming calls.
>>>
>>> Use a firewall such as the free Zone Alarm 6 from
>>> http://www.zonelabs.com/ and then set the Programs settings for
>>> programs that you want to access your
>>> PC remotely to allow them internet and server access instead of
>>> asking for permissions.
>>>
>>> Eric,
>>> PC Buyer Beware!
>>> http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>>>
>>> "luminore" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Some application(sort of Download Manager) designed to connect to
>>>> remote site and communicate between site and application on
>>>> local(client)PC (manage
>>>> items on site, download).
>>>> Should I set Exceptions in Windows XP firewall for this apps?
>>>> (Network Connections> Change Windows Firewall Settings >Exceptions
>>>> ..) Application work (download) files without any changing in
>>>> Windows firewall
>>>> from my side. I mean, could the setting win firewall exception for
>>>> this apps
>>>> make downloads more stable?
>>>> Or no any difference?
>>>>
>> ======
>> Well, I do not need Zone Alarm, since have a router. My windows
>> Firewall is always enabled; just not clear is there a sense to set
>> permissions for this specific apps, meaning this can make downloads
>> more stable?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>
> A router will not monitor outgoing calls. In your case, you do not need
> the Windows firewall because you have a router. Both of those block
> inbound. If you want to stop unwanted outbound traffic, get something
> like ZA.



Well, historically I have Windows firewall enabled, and have no any
problems. Will the setting permission for specific apps(Download Manager)
improve someting (i.e. reduce possible errors when download files, etc)??

Thanks.


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