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2010-01-30		2010-01-30
specific instructions for latest version of zonealarm (76.103.18.9)		firewall specific instructions (martin)
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	You may also start getting the error after upgrading WinSCP. Some firewalls check executable file fingerprint. As the executable file changes with upgrade, the firewall starts blocking the executable, although you may have added exception rule for WinSCP already.		You may also start getting the error after upgrading WinSCP. Some firewalls check executable file fingerprint. As the executable file changes with upgrade, the firewall starts blocking the executable, although you may have added exception rule for WinSCP already.

-	On Windows XP SP2 and newer, there is a built-in firewall. To configure its rules go to //Start > Settings > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Exceptions//. There you can add an exception for ''winscp.exe''.	+	Instructions for some common firewalls:
-		+	* Built-in firewall of Windows XP SP2 and newer: To configure its rules go to //Start > Settings > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Exceptions//. There you can add an exception for ''winscp.exe'';
-	In ZoneAlarm Pro version 9.1.008.000 [latest version as of Jan 30, 2010], be sure to go into //Program Control > Programs//, and scroll down to the entry for WinSCP. If there is no entry for WinSCP yet, add it. Then, click "Options". On the //Security// tab put a check mark beside "This program may use other programs to access the Internet" and "Allow Application Interaction".	+	··* ZoneAlarm Pro: In the firewall configuration go to //Program Control > Programs//. Add entry for WinSCP, and in //Options// go to the //Security// tab and check //This program may use other programs to access the Internet// and //Allow Application Interaction//.

	For other reasons of getting refused to connect, please read [[message_connection_refused\|documentation]].		For other reasons of getting refused to connect, please read [[message_connection_refused\|documentation]].