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i have just installed windows xp SP2 final from Neowin.net. I've run some test, like triggering the Windows Firewall alert by opening a photo sharing program - Hello!, Yahoo Messenger etc.

As expected, Windows Firewall asked me to Block or to unblock the program. However, before I could click, the program has logged on to the network. I clicked block and the program was still able to work! I could chat with someone and send photos to them!

Is there anything wrong with my computer??

Any one who can help thanks...

UPDATE: I'VE TRIED USING KAZAA LITE (not to download any wares but to check if Windows Firewall blocks the program) AND I CLICKED BLOCK THIS PROGRAM. HOWEVER, KAZAA LITE WAS STILL ABLE TO RUN AND CONNECT TO THE NETWORK!!!

Edited by yocoolboi

Windows Firewall does not stop applications that are "blocked" by the user. It justs blocks the application from opening incoming ports. The application will continue to run, and much of its functionality will be normal: it just won't be able to receive unsolicited incoming messages

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