How to get the list of programs displayed in Windows firewall "Add program" dialog [modified]
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Hi, Created the application same as Windows firewall. In Windows Firewall Under Exception tab we have the "Add Program" button. On click of which the list of program is enumerated. I want to know from where this list is populated. Any registry key under which these programs are listed. or any method to get this list? Regards.
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modified on Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:57 AM
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Hi, Created the application same as Windows firewall. In Windows Firewall Under Exception tab we have the "Add Program" button. On click of which the list of program is enumerated. I want to know from where this list is populated. Any registry key under which these programs are listed. or any method to get this list? Regards.
"A winner is not one who never fails...but the one who never quits"
modified on Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:57 AM
I sorted through Registry Monitor several times and came up with nothing conclusive. There does not seem to be a registry key/value dedicated to such a list (that would be too easy), but rather a series of cross-referencing from several locations.
"Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way." - Unknown
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I sorted through Registry Monitor several times and came up with nothing conclusive. There does not seem to be a registry key/value dedicated to such a list (that would be too easy), but rather a series of cross-referencing from several locations.
"Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way." - Unknown
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
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thanks for the information. I looked for NetFwMgr and tried to use the interfaces provided but was not able to get any thing. INetFwMgr NetFwPolicy Thanks
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INetFwAuthorizedApplicationsinterface can be used to get the list of applications authorized to open ports in the firewall. This list will be smaller than the list that is shown when the "Add Program..." button is clicked. Not having done this before, that's all I can offer."Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way." - Unknown
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
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Hi, Created the application same as Windows firewall. In Windows Firewall Under Exception tab we have the "Add Program" button. On click of which the list of program is enumerated. I want to know from where this list is populated. Any registry key under which these programs are listed. or any method to get this list? Regards.
"A winner is not one who never fails...but the one who never quits"
modified on Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:57 AM
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INetFwAuthorizedApplicationsinterface can be used to get the list of applications authorized to open ports in the firewall. This list will be smaller than the list that is shown when the "Add Program..." button is clicked. Not having done this before, that's all I can offer."Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way." - Unknown
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
Thanx david. I also tried with this... It makes sense if we display that list also. because firewall used add the programs in exception list and not displaying all the applications. But then also need to find out how does windows get the list of application. I have VS6.0 intalled on my machine and firewall shows most of the application from Visual Studio 6.0 folder from the installed location. Anyways...Will look to get.... Thanks again for the help.
"A winner is not one who never fails...but the one who never quits"