http://developers.de/blogs/damir_dobric/archive/2006/05/31/346.aspxAfter the Windows XP SP2 the Windows firewall service is by default the service which runs on the system startup. By using of the “Windows Firewall” in the control panel it is possible to define the list of so called “exceptions”. This list defines whatenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)http://developers.de/blogs/damir_dobric/archive/2006/05/31/346.aspx#590662Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:42:00 GMT7e491611-45ad-4dae-a68f-c4cb64439510:590662greg aiken<p>hi damir. &nbsp;i found your page as i searched for how to programmatically add firewall exceptions on windows. &nbsp;i am in general familiar with the concept of what a firewall is. &nbsp;however, both in your page (and others ive found) - there is mention of a &#39;DomainProfile&#39; exception versus a &#39;StandardProfile&#39; exception. &nbsp;can you possibly explain the difference? &nbsp;both as it relates to what it actually means, and as to how using Microsofts normal Windows Firewall gui - this would be specified using their gui? &nbsp;perhaps if i can see what the difference is using their tool - it might make some sense to me. &nbsp;your help would be greatly appreciated.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://developers.de/aggbug.aspx?PostID=590662" width="1" height="1">http://developers.de/blogs/damir_dobric/archive/2006/05/31/346.aspx#415Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:56:11 GMT7e491611-45ad-4dae-a68f-c4cb64439510:415Ahmed VilaGreat tip, thanks!<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://developers.de/aggbug.aspx?PostID=415" width="1" height="1">