Windows Explorer/Firewall Question

Sylvester

Do I give Windows Explorer full access or outbound access only?

It popped up and asked me and I took the safer option of outbound only, but can change if that is wrong.

Thanks.

Sylvester

Anyone have any idea?

I don't want to find out i'm doing it wrong

Donnie

You can block it from having any Internet access.

In order to maintain a relevant list of file types, Windows Explorer connects to Microsoft and downloads a set of XML files that define what these file types are. While harmless in itself, this feature caught the attention of a number of privacy advocates, and users with firewall software installed, who felt it was unnecessary for Windows to connect to Microsoft's servers whenever a local search was performed.

Web sites that offer image hosting services can be plugged into Windows Explorer, which the user can use to select images on their computer, and have them uploaded correctly without dealing with comparatively complex solutions involving FTP or web interfaces.

Sylvester

Donnie wrote: »

You can block it from having any Internet access.

Thanks.

As long as I don't have any problems, I don't mind