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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about outbound traffic focus on controlling and filtering outbound connections using Windows Firewall or third-party firewall software. Common topics include creating custom rules to allow specific programs like NOD32 Antivirus to update while blocking all other outbound traffic, routing certain applications through a VPN while blocking direct internet access, and troubleshooting issues where outbound traffic stops while inbound traffic continues, often during gaming. Users also report problems with third-party firewalls on Windows 7 failing to properly filter outbound traffic, leading to exposed ports. The tag covers practical firewall configuration and network troubleshooting related to outbound traffic management.
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    Windows Firewall rules for NOD32 Antivirus to can update

    Hi, Does anyone know please what rules should be created in Windows Firewall in order for NOD32 Antivirus to update, considering that intentionally, manually all outbound traffic is blocked, and all the rules should be created manually. Thank you.
    • xmtx
    • Thread
    • antivirus configuration connectivity firewall nod32 outbound traffic rules security setup guide update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Another Windows 7 Firewall Question

    Ok so I have Win7Pro machine here that connects to the local network (home) as well as remotely via VPN using a native Win7 VPN connection. I am going to lay out two scenarios, and I'm hoping both are possible... one is ideal and one is easily workable for me. Ideal - I have two programs that...
    • mjr161
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    • application file sharing firewall home network internet access local network network network settings outbound traffic remote access routing security settings troubleshooting vpn windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Thirdparty Firewall software and W7

    I have a difficult problem. I have tried several firewall softwares with W7. None of them (except own Windows Firewall) works correctly. Most serious problem is that if I run pcflank.com's quick test for firewall, test shows I have several ports visible and accessible from the internet! I have...
    • makinjr
    • Thread
    • bugging issues comodo desktop tools firewall freeware incoming connections log display mobile broadband network testing online armor outbound traffic outpost ports security software third party traffic filtering user interface windows 7 zonealarm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 Pro + internet issue

    Hello there. I have a following problem: my internet keeps disconnecting while playing Steam games, or doing other tasks. Simply: when i do anything different then surfing the net it halts for a brief moment and then comes back. Also i have browsed through google and this forum in search of...
    • gravpl
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    • atheros connection disconnect drivers ethernet gaming internet ipv6 modem network outbound traffic p5ql reinstall research steam task offload team fortress 2 traffic troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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