Setting win XP firewall for apps

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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?
 
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,
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Eric said:
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/
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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.
 
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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.
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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.
 
Asher_N said:
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.
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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.
 
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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No. If you allow Doanload Manager, then it will be able to pull though
everything.
 
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