Have Windows Firewall prompt you to allow or block??


  1. Mystiqz
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    Windows 7
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    Have Windows Firewall prompt you to allow or block??


    is there a way to make windows firewall to prompt you to whether to block or allow all programs that want to connect to the internet (e.g. MS Word, pidgin, or skype) ? Thanks in advance.
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  3. mxosder16
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Start menu > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > then on the left pane click 'Change Notification Settings' and look to see if it's set up how you want

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