How to Configure Different Firewalls to Work With Your Internet Based Application

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The basic Step to configuring the firewall is identifying the type of firewall you have.First find out the firewall in the computer.

   Look for any tray icon on the taskbar or go to the programs menu and find the firewall software.
   
   Most of the latest firewall software come under a Security center software.
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   Step 2: Remember that the Windows XP firewall cannot be found in the tray icon.

   In order to find the Windows XP firewall you need to go into the Control panel from the Start menu and then find it. ,, If it is a personal firewall, you can configure it easily.
   
   If it is a corporate firewall, its better suggested to contact the product vendor to know the configuration. ,, If you do not find a program setting option in the firewall main screen, then go to the options, settings, configure option and then you definitely should find that option. , If the application is not listed, then you definitely should have a button for adding application. , Most of the Windows based applications are installed under the program files folder.
   
   You can very well go to the folder using the path "C:\Program Files".
   
   Once you have identified the folder for your application look for the executable files in the folder.
   
   All the executable files come with an extension of .exe or .com only. ,,, In Control Panel click on Security Center.
   
   Note:
   This is applicable only if you have the Service Pack 2 installed in Windows XP. , In the Run box type "winver" without quotes and click OK.
   
   Once you click on the Ok button you will get a screen with the exact Windows version with the latest service pack installed in your computer.
   
   If you have Service pack 2 follow further. , If you have clicked on the Windows Security Center, then click on the Windows firewall button or link in the Security Center screen. ,, Once the application is found put a check mark before it so that it can access internet without interruption.
   
   If the program is not listed, then click on add, then add the appropriate application.
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   Step 3: Shortcut to Windows XP firewall - Click Windows Start

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   Step 4: select Run

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   Step 5: enter firewall.cpl and press Enter

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   Step 6: Look whether the firewall software is a personal firewall or it is a Corporate firewall.

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   Step 7: Once you have found the firewall open the firewall software from the programs menu or by right click and click on open at the tray icon in the bottom right hand corner.

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   Step 8: After opening the firewall

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   Step 9: look for the option which says program settings

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    Step 10: configuration

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    Step 11: or program control.

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    Step 12: Once you are in the Program settings

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    Step 13: Program Configuration screen look for the particular Internet Based application and its status

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    Step 14: whether it is permitted to access internet or blocked.

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    Step 15: Click on Add application or program and then go to the particular path for the application and add it.

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    Step 16: Once you have found the program name and added it to the firewall programs list

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    Step 17: then set the preference to permit accessing internet.

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    Step 18: Once the application has been permitted to access the internet without interruption

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    Step 19: then you should be able to update your program easily without disabling the firewall.

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    Step 20: If you are using Windows XP

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    Step 21: then click on start button

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    Step 22: and go to the Control Panel.

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    Step 23: In order to find out the exact version of Windows in your computer

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    Step 24: click on Start Button and click on Run menu option.

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    Step 25: In control panel click on the Windows Security Center or Windows Firewall.

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    Step 26: Once you are in the Windows Firewall screen

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    Step 27: click on the Exceptions tab on the top.

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    Step 28: In the Exceptions list look for the Program you are trying to update or trying to access the internet with.

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