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1.Start Comodo Internet Security by selecting it from the Windows Start Menu ->  All Programs list or by double clicking on this icon in the taskbar:

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2.Select the FIREWALL option near the top of the window, then Advanced on the left-side of the window. Next choose the first option, Network Security Policy.

To modify an existing program rule:

a.Find the program being blocked in the list on the Application Rules tab.
b.Highlight the line beneath the path name of the program marked with a black ‘X’ inside a red circle.
c.With this line highlighted, click the Edit button.

 

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d.Under the General heading, change the Action setting from Block to Allow.
e.Click Apply.
f.Repeat steps (a) – (e) for any other blocked programs.

3. If rules have not been created for the specified Hawkes programs above, you may want to create them as a precautionary measure.

To create a new program rule:

a.Click the Add button on the right-side of the window.
b.Select the Application Path by browsing to the location of the application (click Select then choose browse) and opening it.
c.Under Network Access Rules, select the ‘Use a Predefined Policy’ radio button then select Trusted Application from the drop down box.

 

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d.Click Apply.
e.Repeat steps (a) – (d) for each  program that needs access.