Lydon New member Sep 3, 2009 #1 In Windows 7 that is... Anyone have any idea as to how to allow it through (as it should logically do automatically)? It's frustrating having to turn the firewall off manually so that my PC doesn't shout at me for not checking for new updates. Thanks Last edited: Sep 3, 2009
In Windows 7 that is... Anyone have any idea as to how to allow it through (as it should logically do automatically)? It's frustrating having to turn the firewall off manually so that my PC doesn't shout at me for not checking for new updates. Thanks
Oculate Isn't gonna give you up Sep 3, 2009 #3 Double check its not added to the Exceptions list? If its not, add it, If it is, make sure its ticked By default though it should be
Double check its not added to the Exceptions list? If its not, add it, If it is, make sure its ticked By default though it should be
Lydon New member Sep 3, 2009 #4 When I go to "Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall," Windows Update doesn't appear on the list. Where exactly do I browse to to add it to the list, if possible?
When I go to "Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall," Windows Update doesn't appear on the list. Where exactly do I browse to to add it to the list, if possible?
Oculate Isn't gonna give you up Sep 3, 2009 #5 Lydon said: It's frustrating having to turn the firewall off manually so that my PC doesn't shout at me for not checking for new updates. Click to expand... Control Panel > Action Center > Change Action Center Settings - Untick 'Check for Updates' under the Maintenance Messages
Lydon said: It's frustrating having to turn the firewall off manually so that my PC doesn't shout at me for not checking for new updates. Click to expand... Control Panel > Action Center > Change Action Center Settings - Untick 'Check for Updates' under the Maintenance Messages
Lydon New member Sep 3, 2009 #6 Is there not a way to allow the the updates without turning the automatic check off?
ZAP_Tech New member Sep 4, 2009 #7 Replace the windows firewall with a antivirus with a firewall this way the antivirus takes over and the windows firewall gets disabled
Replace the windows firewall with a antivirus with a firewall this way the antivirus takes over and the windows firewall gets disabled
Lydon New member Sep 4, 2009 #8 Unfortunately I just bought BitDefender Antivirus, which doesn't have a Firewall included. I'll just have to Google to solve my problem I guess Thanks!
Unfortunately I just bought BitDefender Antivirus, which doesn't have a Firewall included. I'll just have to Google to solve my problem I guess Thanks!
