Moderators hazelnut Posted March 19, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 19, 2006 In windows firewall - exceptions tab there is a box which says, run a DLL as an application Should this be ticked or unticked ? Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyManchesta Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi Hazelnut I do not have that file listed in my Windows Firewall exception list but rundll32.exe is a genuine and needed file to enable components in dll files to run as applications. I would leave it unchecked in the exception list as adding any exceptions to the firewall does make the system less secure and that exception doesnt need to be enabled for the file to function, Here's Microsoft's description of the exception list Each time that you allow an exception for a program to communicate through Windows Firewall, your computer is made more vulnerable. To allow an exception is like poking a hole through the firewall. If there are too many holes, there is not much wall left in your firewall. Unknown intruders often use software that scans the Internet looking for computers with unprotected connections. If you have many exceptions and open ports, your computer can become a victim of these intruders. To help decrease your security risk if you allow exceptions: Only allow an exception when you really need it. Never allow an exception for a program that you don't recognize. Remove an exception when you no longer need it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted March 19, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 19, 2006 Right or wrong I personally have Windows Firewall set to not allow exceptions: General tab -> Don't allow exceptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted March 19, 2006 Author Moderators Share Posted March 19, 2006 Thanks for the reply and advice Andy. EDIT. and Andavari ( just seen your post) Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krit86lr Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Right or wrong, I don't even use the booger. It's too annoying. Windows Pro Media 8.1 x64 | 8GB Ram | 500G HDD 7200 RPM | All that I know about my graphics is that it's Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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