Having problem with Windows' firewall...

[howtin]

Hello,

I'm using Windows XP SP2, and bitcomet 7.0. There's only one computer at my place, so I only use a modem for my DSL, NO router. The only firewall that I have is the one that comes with Windows XP.

I noticed that when I turned on windows' firewall, there are only "local" in the initiation list. I went to windows' firewall's configuration and made sure that bitcomet.exe is in the exception list, so are the the TCP and UDP ports. With all these rules there, the "local" problem still exists.

So I turned off the firewall and ran bitcomet again. This time, there're many "remote" on the initiation list. So I'm sure that the firewall caused the problem.

How else can I configure windows' firewall so that I can use it and bitcomet at the same time?

[Dark_Shroud]

Ok, first remove the rules you made about BC in the firewall list. Then make sure exceptions are allowed.

Now go to post #6 in our settings guide and make sure the second setting it set. The "ICF" stands for Internet Connection Firewall. This way BC will add the rules & port entires for you.

[Dark_Shroud]

If you're only running the XP SP-2 Firewall then you need a good antivirus to go with it. Norton is not a good antivirus.

Avast!

[howtin]

Thanks for the reply! I followed your instruction and now got the problem fixed.

I've also followed your advice about the firewall, so I'm using a Kaspersky firewall now. Everything is working fine. Thanks again.

[Dark_Shroud]

No Problem. :)

Kaspersky is alright. If you want a free firewall then look into Kerio. I'm a fan of McAfee Antivirus & Firewall since it hasn't failed me yet in 6 years. :)