XP Firewall and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing - can you help?

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Hi

I have just downloaded LimeWire and Bearshare.

I am new to P2P.

I am concerned that others may enter my system
and gain access to files/data they shouldn't.

I say this because LimeWire state that it works
behind a firewall which seems to suggest it is
bypassing XP's firewall.

How can I ensure that others can only reach
the "shared folder" that Limewire installs?

Thanks in advance for any help suggestions.

Stephen .

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