Firewall issue -- allow incoming connections?

I have my computer set to allow incoming connections for various programs. (Almost) every time I run the programs, however, I'm asked if I want to allow the connections. Am I missing something, or is it supposed to keep asking me about that?

Hello rokapoke:
I have my firewall set to +"allow only essential services"+ - the highest level, I believe. I do not get those messages.
Barry

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I have the apple firewall turned on. iTunes is set in the firewall to allow incoming connections.
With iTunes Home Sharing turned on every time I start iTunes I am asked to allow incoming connections. I reply yes and the next time I restart iTunes I am asked the same question again.
If I turn iTunes Home Sharing off I am never asked about allowing incoming connections when I use iTunes.
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If you are experiencing this problem on your Mac, follow these simple steps to get rid of the Allow or Deny popups:
1. Go to the Applications folder and drag iTunes to the Trash. Don’t worry, your music, videos, and entire media library are not affected and will still be there. Only the iTunes software will be uninstalled (though it's always wise to have a backup, particularly of your iTunes Store purchases or anything else that would be difficult/expensive to replace).
2. Reboot or log out of your Mac. This step may or may not be necessary, but it certainly doesn’t hurt.
3. When you are logged back in, go to Apple’s website to download the latest version of iTunes if you haven't already..
4. Install iTunes. Do not import any songs or videos if it prompts you to do so.
All of your media should be right where you left it the first time your fresh installation of iTunes is opened. If you get another firewall popup asking to Allow or Deny incoming network connections, make your choice and that should be the last time you see it. Future iTunes launches shouldn't pester you anymore.
From: MacYourself
http://www.macyourself.com/2009/08/19/itunes-keeps-asking-to-allow-or-deny-incom ing-connections/
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Agreed - delete the app and reinstall worked for me too.
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bobgoldstein wrote:
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