Windows Live Messenger firewall unblock

Firewall protects your computer and Internet network against malicious, hijacking attacks, viruses and unauthorized network traffic.

Operating systems are more equipped with integrated firewall. However, you can install a firewall by using different software and hardware.



Firewalls can be configured to block running certain applications and data on your computer. This prevents the destruction of files and stops hackers attack other users of the computer with malicious manipulation of your computer network. Difficulty: average

Instructions

1. 1

   Make sure that your computer is running a firewall program.

If you use a Windows operating system, your computer is a built-in firewall. Can check, is activated by go to "Start" and click on "Control Panel". Choose to see "Security Center" If your firewall is enabled or disabled. If it is turned off, you can resume by clicking on "Guidelines" and "Activate now".



You can also install a firewall on your computer or a router, a piece of hardware is that includes the firewall protection and between your computer and modem Internet is set to buy from your computer.

2

Copy the location of the Messenger is installed on your computer.

Add an exception to your firewall that allows you to run Windows Live Messenger have the exact name of the file and its location on your computer. To identify this, go to "Start" "all programs", then and click "Windows Messenger". Then select "Properties" and a dialog box is aconflicting, diez intrinsically you the location of the executable file for Messenger.



The name of the file is in the "Target" field. Click to select and copy it. You must include this location in barrier FeuACC p.

3

Add an exception to your firewall Windows Live Messenger running blocking to be repealed.

Open your firewall program. If you are using Windows, you can access, it will "Start", choose "Run" and enter "You control a advanced." In newer versions of Windows as soon as Panel, go to your control select what "a program through Windows Firewall."



Click on "Add exception". Then click on "Add program" cut and paste the location you copied. or it is already listed, click the check box next to and click "OK".



If you protect your computer using a router or a different program firewall running, you must open this program and click on "add an exception" or a similar command according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4

Launch of Windows Live Messenger ensure that the exception was carried out correctly.

Go to "Start", click "All programs" and select "Windows Live Messenger." If the program is not working properly, you must reinstall may Messenger. The program, click on "Uninstall". Once the program is uninstalled, you go to download the latest version on the Microsoft.com Web site.