sending files with Messenger

>-----Original Message-----
>If I attempt to send files to a friend who also uses
windows xp , he accepts
>them but I get an error message saying that the message
was blocked by a
>firewall how does one configure a firewall to accept
messages
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>1) Left mouse click on start
2) Left mouse click control panel
3) Left mouse click on network and internet connections
4) Left mouse click on network connections
5) If you're using a modem right mouse click on the icon
below connection manager
5) If you're using DSL/Broadband right mouse click on the
icon below lan or high-speed internet.
6) Left mouse click on properties
7) Left mouse click on advanced tab
Left mouse click on box under internet connection
firewall to remove check mark.
9) Send your file!
10) Repeat steps 1 thru 8 to set back up your firewall
when done sending file!
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