Firewall - how to add Exception?

[Terry Pinnell]

I installed a trial of RM Recorder, as I want to try recording
streaming video. But on first reading its Help at
http://www.replay-video.com/wmr/support/user_guide_102.php#about_recording
it specifies that I need to allow an exception in my Windows Firewall:

"Windows Firewall:
1. Open Windows Firewall. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then
Network Connections. Next, choose Change Windows Firewall Settings.
Windows Firewall appears.
2. Click the Exceptions tab. The screen below appears:
etc"

But after getting into Network Connections, I see no such 'Change
Windows Firewall Settings'. And if I r-click my broadband entry, or my
LAN entry and select Properties and the Advanced tab, all I seem able
to do is either enable or disable the Firewall.

So how could I go about adding an exception please?

This is Win XP Home, with SP1.

 

[Malke]

I installed a trial of RM Recorder, as I want to try recording
streaming video. But on first reading its Help at
http://www.replay-video.com/wmr/support/user_guide_102.php#about_recording
it specifies that I need to allow an exception in my Windows Firewall:

"Windows Firewall:
1. Open Windows Firewall. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then
Network Connections. Next, choose Change Windows Firewall Settings.
Windows Firewall appears.
2. Click the Exceptions tab. The screen below appears:
etc"

But after getting into Network Connections, I see no such 'Change
Windows Firewall Settings'. And if I r-click my broadband entry, or my
LAN entry and select Properties and the Advanced tab, all I seem able
to do is either enable or disable the Firewall.

So how could I go about adding an exception please?

This is Win XP Home, with SP1.

The Windows Firewall to which the instructions refer is only available
with Service Pack 2. This is why you don't have the option. AFAIK, you
only use the Windows Firewall in SP1 if you are also using Internet
Connection Sharing (ICS). If you aren't using ICS, then you can either
upgrade to Service Pack 2 (recommended after proper preparation of the
machine) or get a third-party firewall.

Malke

 

[Terry Pinnell]

The Windows Firewall to which the instructions refer is only available
with Service Pack 2. This is why you don't have the option. AFAIK, you
only use the Windows Firewall in SP1 if you are also using Internet
Connection Sharing (ICS). If you aren't using ICS, then you can either
upgrade to Service Pack 2 (recommended after proper preparation of the
machine) or get a third-party firewall.

Thanks Malke, that explains it; I'm still on SP1. Another motive to
try again!

I've had FireWall set permanently, and never give it a thought.

In Services, I see these two grouped into one entry:

Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Description:
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution
and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office
network.

I have yet to try RM Recorder (didn't get past that Help issue), but
maybe it will work anyway? Or perhaps I'd have to switch Firewall off
temporarily. Snag with that is that it's not the fastest setting in
XP's repertoire, and I'm likely to postpone and then forget <g>.

Much appreciate the fast reply.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

The Windows Firewall to which the instructions refer is only available
with Service Pack 2. This is why you don't have the option. AFAIK, you
only use the Windows Firewall in SP1 if you are also using Internet
Connection Sharing (ICS). If you aren't using ICS, then you can either
upgrade to Service Pack 2 (recommended after proper preparation of the
machine) or get a third-party firewall.

Malke

The firewall in SP1 is called ICF (Internet Connection Firewall).
It's always available, whether you use Internet Connection Sharing or
not.

It isn't possible to specify exceptions in ICF -- the firewall is
either enabled or disabled. You can enable or disable it
independently on each network connection. I've written a web page
with details:

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm

WF and ICF don't prevent programs from accessing data from the
Internet. They prevent programs from accepting unsolicited connection
requests from other people on the Internet who are trying to hack into
your computer.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Terry Pinnell]

The firewall in SP1 is called ICF (Internet Connection Firewall).
It's always available, whether you use Internet Connection Sharing or
not.

It isn't possible to specify exceptions in ICF -- the firewall is
either enabled or disabled. You can enable or disable it
independently on each network connection. I've written a web page
with details:

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm

WF and ICF don't prevent programs from accessing data from the
Internet. They prevent programs from accepting unsolicited connection
requests from other people on the Internet who are trying to hack into
your computer.

Thanks, Steve, that's very helpful.