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Windows XP SP2 Firewall. Block or Not to Block. Block or Not to Block. When an file/program is being downloaded the Windows Firewall will pick it up If it is a file It will be matched against programs in the Exceptions list of the Firewall. Block or Not to Block.
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Windows XP SP2Firewall Block or Not to Block
Block or Not to Block • When an file/program is being downloaded the Windows Firewall will pick it up • If it is a file • It will be matched against programs in the Exceptions list of the Firewall
Block or Not to Block • This program was caught by the firewall as being downloaded • Notice the Exclamation Point within the shield
Block or Not to Block • This is a PDF file • Notice the Question mark within the shield
Block or Not to Block • There are some dialog boxes that appear & you are required to Block or Unblock the file/program being sent • Please read the name of the file • It could be spyware or virus related • If you are unsure, select Block
Windows XP SP2Firewall • For the most part you will not notice the firewall • Except when you need AIS TCP printing • Or when it is warning you about potentially dangerous downloads