XP: Enable Programs to Work Through Internet Connection Firewall

Contributed by AMCDeathKnight April 22, 2006  
Tagged: Windows networking

Having trouble getting specific programs or services on your Windows XP machine to reach the internet after you enable Internet Connection Firewall? Here’s how to punch a hole through the XP firewall!

1· Click Start
2. Click Settings
3. Select Control Panel
4. Select Network and Internet Connections
5. Pick Network Connections.
6. Right-click your Internet connection, and then click Properties.
7. Click the Advanced tab in the Properties dialog box.
8. Click Settings, and the Advanced Settings dialog box opens.
9. Go to Exceptions

From there you can enable most common services just by clicking them, or add you may add own by clicking the Add Program button.