Sometimes, it is recommended to block any program from accessing internet with windows firewall because they try to update automatically and eat up the data and bandwidth. This cause system slowdown also. So, if you don't want to update any software, then it is always better to block that software with windows firewall. In this tutorial, I'll tell you How to block a program from accessing internet in Windows XP. When we are using cracked softwares, then it is recommended to block them from accessing internet with windows firewall because if they are allowed to access internet, they may try to update automatically and so many cracked softwares show errors if they get updated. So, Let's start the tutorial:
> Go to control panel and open Windows Firewall.
> Now click EXCEPTIONS tab and click BROWSE and add the application which you want to block from accessing the internet.
> I am selecting Adobe Photoshop 7 (You can select any).
> Now the program will be added in the list of exceptions. Just uncheck that program to block it from accessing internet and click OK button.
> That's all we needed. Now windows will not allow the blocked program to access internet. It means you can open the program and work on it but you can do any action (such as check for updates) with the program which requires internet connection.