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Microsoft Windows XP Firewall

1) How to modify Microsoft Windows XP Firewall to prompt you for applicationsattempting to access your network and the internet.

1) Select Start, Run. Typewscui.cpl in the Open field on the Run dialog.2) Select OK to open the Windows Security Center.3) In the Manage Security settings for: area, select Windows Firewall.

4) On the General Tab, uncheck the check box for Dont allow exceptions.

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5) On the Exceptions Tab, check the check box for Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks aprogram.

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6) Start the Peachtree Accounting program. If you are prompted to allow Peachtree to have access, select Unblock.You may have to repeat this to allow access for other applications and components used by Peachtree Softwareand its database, Pervasive Software. (For a list of processes to allow, see Answer ID 19139 titled Whatprocesses do I need to allow through my firewall to ensure that Peachtree will operate correctly? in the SageKnowledgebase.).

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II . How to modify Microsoft Windows XP Firewall to allow Peachtree Accounting toaccess your network and the internet.

1) Select Start, Run. Typewscui.cpl in the Open field on the Run dialog.2) Select OK to open the Windows Security Center.3) In the Manage Security settings for: area, select Windows Firewall.

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4) On the General Tab, uncheck the check box for Dont allow exceptions.

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5) On the Exceptions Tab, select the Add Program button.

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6) Select Peachtree Accounting from the Programs list and select OK.

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7) In the Programs and Services area, check the check box next to Peachtree Accounting to allow it as an exception.

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8) Repeat steps 1 7 for other applications and components used by Peachtree Software and its database,Pervasive Software. (For a list of processes to allow, see Answer ID 19139 titled What processes do I need toallow through my firewall to ensure that Peachtree will operate correctly? in the Sage Knowledgebase.).

If the application you want to allow is not listed in the Programs and Services area, click Add Program. SelectBrowse and then browse to the directory for the application. (example: Peachtree Software Database ApplicationPervasive Software is installed at C:\PVSW and the application (w3dbsmgr.exe) is run from the path ofC:\PVSW\Bin\, so you would browse to C:\PVSW\Bin and select the w3dbsmgr.exe file). Select Open. Theapplication file you just selected (w3dbsmgr.exe) should now appear in the Programs and Services list (DatabaseService Manager in the picture above).

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Note:Use this dialog to add the applications and components used by Peachtree Software and its database, PervasiveSoftware, to the exceptions list. (For a list of processes to allow, see Answer ID 19139 titled What processes do Ineed to allow through my firewall to ensure that Peachtree will operate correctly? in the Sage Knowledgebase.).

III. How to modify Microsoft Windows XP Firewall to allow Peachtree Accounting toaccess your network and the internet once Peachtree has been denied access.

1) Select Start, Run. Typewscui.cpl in the Open field on the Run dialog.2) Select OK to open the Windows Security Center.3) In the Manage Security settings for: area, select Windows Firewall.

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4) On the General Tab, uncheck the check box for Dont allow exceptions.

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7) Select the Change Scope button.

8) Choose Any computer (including those on the Internet) and click OK.

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9) Select OK to close the Edit a Program window.10) Repeat steps 1 9 for other applications and components used by Peachtree Software and its database,

Pervasive Software. (For a list of processes to allow, see Answer ID 19139 titled What processes do I need toallow through my firewall to ensure that Peachtree will operate correctly? in the Sage Knowledgebase.).

11) If the applications and components used by Peachtree Software are not in the Programs and Serviceslist, please follow the instructions in section II of this document (How to modify Windows XPFirewall to allow Peachtree Accounting to access your network and the internet).

For more information on Microsofts Windows Firewall, please see Microsofts website.www.microsoft.com

Understanding Windows Firewallhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

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