This is by no means a complete list. Just some common programs to allow or not allow to access the Internet. Note that * means part of the name can vary.
It is usually safe to allow the following to access the net:
Netscape Browser - NETSCAPE.EXE
Mozilla Browser - MOZILLA.EXE
Internet Explorer Browser - IEXPLORE.EXE
Kerio Personal Firewall - PERSFW.EXE
Proxomitron - PROXOMITRON.EXE
Free Agent, a popular news reader - AGENT.EXE
Microsoft Outlook, a popular email program - OUTLOOK.EXE
Pegasus, a popular email program - PEGASUS.EXE
You should generally NOT allow the following to access:
Windows Media Player - WMPLAYER.EXE
Window's Explorer - EXPLORER.EXE (see note)
RealPlayer - REALPLAY.EXE
RealNetwork's generic products - REAL.EXE
Gator - FSG*.EXE
SuperBari Installer/FavoriteMAN - SUPERBARI.EXE
Cydoor - CD_CLINT.DLL
eBates Moneymaker - EBATESMONEYMAKER.EXE
Note: EXPLORER.EXE attempting to access the Internet is generally an indication that you are infected with a trojan or unidentified spyware. NEVER allow it access!
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