Go to www.zonelabs.com and download the free version of ZoneAlarm and
install it - then turn off the Windows version. You will be much better off.

"XPUser" <xpnewsgroup@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi ... I have xp pro sp2 ... I would like to know with windows firewall
> do I need to make any exceptions ( allow or not allow ) ? I was
> thinking maybe I need to add a few programs like >> Internet Explorer ,
> Outlook express, thing in that nature , Yes or no ? thanks
>