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Packet Filter help

dknyinva
I was wonderingif anyone can help me setup a packet filter to block PlayOn software from automatically forcing an update.  I used PlayOn software for streaming video and TV show.  I know there IP address.   How would I setup a packet filter that would prevent PlayOn from forcing version update and still allow my PC to receive streaming?

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    Blocking playon.tv would probably also block the streaming.

    Try running a sniffer and see if you can isolate the update servers.

    However, if they're using a CDN such as akamai, you won't have much luck.

    Barry
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    Blocking playon.tv would probably also block the streaming.

    Try running a sniffer and see if you can isolate the update servers.

    However, if they're using a CDN such as akamai, you won't have much luck.

    Barry
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    Thank you both for your suggestions,

    I'm using "Transparent" mode, but the PC that's running the program was on the "Transparent mode skiplist" with the allow HTTP traffic checked.  I then unchecked the box allow HTTP traffic and added the playon.tv host in the skiplist.  Reinstalled the program and few minutes it automatically received the latest updates.  I don't have a sniffer, so finding the update servers would be difficult.  I appreciate any other suggestion you might have.

    Regards

    maybe I'm fighting a losing battle.  Never seen a software company that would force an updates instead of allow for manual updates.  Strange business practice.