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Firewall Application Checklist


Most good firewall software will prompt you when an application tries to access the internet, giving you the chance to let it through or block it. While most applications are clearly identified, some are cryptically named.
Here's a list of the most popular applications with cryptic names that need access to the internet on most PCs.


Application.....................................................File to allow

Aol Instant Messenger..........................................aim.exe

Generic Host Process for Win 32 services
(Required for Windows' internet access).................sychost.exe

Microsoft Outlook.................................................outlook.exe

MSN Messenger...................................................msnmsgs.exe

Outlook Express...................................................msimn.exe

TCP/IP Ping Command...........................................ping.exe

Windows Messenger..............................................msmsgs.exe

Windows Media Player............................................wmplayer.exe

[RIP!]

Hey Mac, some good info. here...

but isn't this suppose to be svchost.exe?

Generic Host Process for Win 32 services
(Required for Windows' internet access).................sychost.exe

Thanks for the info.

RIP!

[Mac33 Profile]

Thanks RIP for spotting that, yes you are quite correct.

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what the heck is winoldap? its in my running aps all the time.

[RIP!]

Hey X, I can't say for sure, but I believe XP loads it when there is an app that you run / are ruining that in one form or another isn't compatibility with XP or requires some sort of support from 9x ver.s of windows.

Someone correct me if I am wrong here .. (hehe I know you will ).

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Someone correct me if I am wrong here .. (hehe I know you will ).

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you can bet on that!! :woot :woot