Some programs periodically request their updates via the Internet, thereby using unnecessary traffic. This inconvenience can be eliminated by using the functions of some anti-virus programs.
Instructions
Step 1
Kaspersky Crystal is a powerful antivirus that has long established itself in the software market. The built-in blocking function allows you to prevent programs from going online to download updates. Open the program, open the "Security Control" panel, in the upper right corner, click "Settings". In the left part of the window, in the "Protection" section, select the "Firewall" subsection, check the "Enable Firewall" box in the right part of the window, click "Settings …". In the window that opens, go to the "Filtering rules" tab, select from the list the program you want to block access to, and click "Add". In the "Network Rule" window, in the "Actions" section, select "Block", in the "Network Service" section, select "Web-Browsing", click OK. In the remaining open windows, click OK.
Step 2
Kaspersky Internet Security Start the application, in the upper right corner click "Settings". In the left part of the window, in the "Protection" section, click "Firewall", click "Settings …". Then follow the steps described for the previous program, starting with the "Filtering rules".
Step 3
Outpost SecuritySuite Pro 7Launch the program, go to "Settings" at the top of the window. In the "Firewall" group, select "Application Rules", find your program in the list (if it is not there, click "Add" and add it to the list), click "Edit". In the Rule Editor window, on the General tab, select Block All Actions, click OK and OK again in the first window.
Step 4
ESET Smart Security Launch the program, select "Settings" on the left side of the window, check "On" in the center of the window. advanced mode ", click" Yes ". In the left part of the window, select "Personal firewall", "Additional settings for personal firewall". In the window that opens, click "Personal firewall" and "Automatic mode with exceptions (user-defined rules)" from the "Filtering mode" list. On the left side, select "Rules and Zones", on the right in the "Zone and Rules Editor" list, click "Settings …", click "Create". On the General tab, enter a name for the new rule in the Name field, and select Deny from the Action list. On the Local tab, click Browse and select the path and name of the program, click Open, OK, OK.
