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Is it possible to block access to one particular programme?
A certain programme is constantly 'phoning home to update, and there is
nothing that is accessible to prevent this happening.
Using XP SP3 and a 2Wire 2700HGB router.
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Just block it in Windows Firewall. You may have to click on the "Add a Program" button to get the program onto the list of exceptions (and then make sure that it isn't checked).
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For info, what is the program?
Nick
Plusnet Broadband Your Way Pro DSLMax Netgear DG834G router
Windows XP Pro SP3
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Tried this, Windows FW fails miserably.
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get a free firewall...plenty about.
or add the address it's dialling to to the hosts file
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Check if the programme has an option for manual update rather than automatic update.
Mike
If you have to swallow a frog, try not to think about it. If you have to swallow two frogs, don't swallow the smaller one first.
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I'd be interested to know what the program is if it's bypassing Windows Firewall. Actually, I'd be inclined to remove such a program from my PC - if it's bypassing Windows Firewall goodness knows what else it's doing.
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I thought windows firewall was 1 way only...once an app was on the PC the firewall will allow unrestricted outbound calls?!
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I think you must be right. The firewall on Windows 7 claims to be able to block outgoing programs, but I can't get it to work. Never mind, there are plenty of other firewalls; I'm sure that one of them will do the job.
Personally I'd get rid of any program that doesn't allow you to turn off automatic update checking.
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I think turning the 'call home feature' is necessary for some copied 2nd hand games to work properly..
...allegedly!
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Tried this, Windows FW fails miserably.
Hi, use the Free ZoneAlarm, I would not be without it, I find it very effective and it has
a neat real easy to use interface.
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pc...
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/information/zn...
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Spot on there.... On further investigation it appears that the older version of Paint Shop Pro that I had donated is a cracked copy.
Well at least I know my way round XP firewall.
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If you know where 'Home' is add the entry
127.0.0.1 homeurl
in your hosts file usually found at c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
David
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Now with plusnet after nearly 6 years with Pipex, the first 5 excellent the last 1 dire.
Hampshire
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Problem is, I have no idea where "home" actually is.
But may be something connected with Protexis Licensing.
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If you used Zone Alarm (free) firewall, you would know (I suspect you would with others too), and could block it.
Derek
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