Firewall confusion

LayneP · 10-08-2005, 07:11 PM

I hope I posted this in the right section.

I am trying to download bit torrents but apparently, my firewall is preventing me from doing this. How do I locate my firewall on my computer and fix this problem? I've found a website that sort of told me how (bittorrents.com) but I'm really not certain what to do.

I know have one because I did a test through a website. Any help would be much appreciated, this has been giving me so much trouble. Thanks in advance.

**Resolution** · 10-08-2005, 08:32 PM

You probably have the Windows Firewall enabled, however, I don't know why that would prevent you from downloading bittorents. You can configure the firewall by going into the Control Panel and clicking the icon that says "Windows Firewall".

**johnwill** · 10-09-2005, 11:59 AM

Sorry, we don't assist with P2P issues here, I suggest you read the forum rules, here's the rule in question:

P2P Instructions: The main purpose of P2P is to illegally obtain and provide copyrighted material. For this reason Tech Support Forum does not support P2P software. This includes Bearshare, Kazaa and many others.

I'm closing this thread.

10-08-2005, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
LayneP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 19 OS: Windows XP	Firewall confusion I hope I posted this in the right section. I am trying to download bit torrents but apparently, my firewall is preventing me from doing this. How do I locate my firewall on my computer and fix this problem? I've found a website that sort of told me how (bittorrents.com) but I'm really not certain what to do. I know have one because I did a test through a website. Any help would be much appreciated, this has been giving me so much trouble. Thanks in advance.

10-09-2005, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,679 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Sorry, we don't assist with P2P issues here, I suggest you read the forum rules, here's the rule in question: P2P Instructions: The main purpose of P2P is to illegally obtain and provide copyrighted material. For this reason Tech Support Forum does not support P2P software. This includes Bearshare, Kazaa and many others. I'm closing this thread. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-08-2005, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	You probably have the Windows Firewall enabled, however, I don't know why that would prevent you from downloading bittorents. You can configure the firewall by going into the Control Panel and clicking the icon that says "Windows Firewall".