Internet Access Control Alert

 What is an Internet Access Control Alert?

An Internet Access Control Alert appears when a program that the firewall does not recognize attempts to launch one or more recognized Internet-enabled programs.

 What triggered this alert?

An unrecognized program is attempting to use [program name] to connect to a computer at [IP Address] using port [port].


 Additional Information

An Internet Access Control Alert is triggered when a program that the firewall does not recognize attempts to launch a recognized program. For example, some programs launch Web browsers when you check for program updates. An Internet Access Control Alert may also be an indication that a Trojan horse or other remote-control program is attempting to manipulate a program that is recognized as safe.


 What should I do?

Decide whether you want to block or permit this program's attempt to launch a second program.

If you permit the attempt, this program will be able to launch any other Internet-enabled program on your computer. If you block the attempt, some programs may not be able to access the Internet.


 How can I reduce the number of these alerts?

If you do not want to be notified when unknown programs launch known, Internet-enabled programs, you can turn off Program Launch Monitoring.

To turn off Program Launch Monitoring

  1. Open the options.

  2. On the Firewall tab, uncheck Turn on Program Launch Monitoring.

  3. Click OK.