when i try to start up limewire ist says windows firewall is blocking access? how do i unblock it?
2007-10-19 15:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi. Most have an "Exception" setting. Look for it.
2007-10-19 15:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well..I hope you are using Windows XP.
1. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> and double-click "Windows Firewall"
2. Click "Exception" tab
3. Make sure that "Limewire" is listed there. If its not then move to No.4. If it is listed there move to No.6
4. Click "Add Program" button and browse the LimeWire Directory (usually Program Files\LimeWire) and select the .exe(LimeWire.exe).
5. Click "OK" then, Limewire will be listed there.
6. Make sure that the LimeWire box (on the left) is checked.
7. Then click "OK".
Thats it. It should be working now. Hope I answered your question. Enjoyzzz
2007-10-20 04:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by kennethcrln2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the control panel - security center - windows firewall- exceptions and add limewire to the list
2007-10-19 22:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by epipig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try turning it off...or go to the firewall settings and type inLimewire under "allowed" etc...
tho warning limewire may have loads of little nasties waiting..so scan the info/file etc.. first
and turn the firewall settings on after downloading
2007-10-19 22:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by nloughbrough 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn it off either in control panel it will be labeled windows firewall or you can do it through the options in explorer
i wouldn't advise doing it if you do any bills/taxes on that computer as turning off the fire wall leaves you open to identity theft among other things..........
2007-10-19 22:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disable FireWall and there you go. ;)
NOT recommended though unless you want some cutey hackers. -+-
2007-10-20 00:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋