Firewall Blocking Java Access to the Internet

by steve l Jul 16, 2007 3:48AM PDT

Hi Everyone
I have just installed pc tools firewall plus which works great one small problem is when I start Cabos I get a message saying that my Firewall is blocking Java access to the internet could anyone tell me how I can remedy this. I have turned off my Windows Firewall.
Thanks
Steve

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Tools > Options?

by MarkFlax Former Forum moderator Jul 16, 2007 8:01AM PDT

I don't know PC Tools' firewall but it must have options for unblocking specified software.

For example, in ZoneAlarm, (another type of firewall), I double click on the icon in the System Tray near the clock to open ZoneAlarm's program window and on the left is a list of options. When I click "Program Control" I can see the list of programs that ZA monitors, and here I can adjust whether any program should have internet access or not.

That probably won't be the same for the PC Tools program, but you get the idea?

Mark

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Thanks Mark

by steve l Jul 16, 2007 8:53AM PDT

Hi Mark
I foumd a similer list in my firewall mark called applications all items in the list were ticked green meaning allow except for one marked (windows command processor) which was blocked red so I have changed that to allow and everything is now working fine. But do you think it will be ok to leave windows command processor on allow or is that not advisable. thanks again for your help.
Steve
ps I had Zone Alarm on my old pc a great Firewall but it didnt work to good on my new pc So I am trying this pc tools Firewall apart from this little problem works great.

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I reckon that's ok.

by MarkFlax Former Forum moderator Jul 16, 2007 6:52PM PDT

I believe that the "windows command processor" is the Windows Command Prompt (CMD), window, usually accessed from Start > All programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. If it works for you to allow Java then that should be ok.

The Command Prompt is a DOS emulator, DOS being the forerunner of Windows, and is useful sometimes, although it surprises me that Java needs it. In my own ZoneAlarm I have set ZA to ask for permission if ever the CMD needs access to the internet. I wonder if your PC Tools Firewall has similar choices, eg Grant Full Access, or Ask before allowing. You may need to either click the entry for Windows Command Processor or right click the entry for further choices.

At least you found the problem though, and that's good.

Mark

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