How do I get WinMX to work with my firewall?
Some firewalls will ask you when winmx first runs if it is a “good” or a “bad” program, and will let you either allow it or block it. If you allow it then it should be able to work – however some firewalls require additional configuration. Configuring popular firewalls If you have one of these popular firewalls then we have prepared some step by step instructions to show you how to configure them for WinMX. If your firewall isn’t listed here then the same basic instructions should still apply.