In the "Advanced Settings" of the Smart Firewall I set "Automatic Program Control" to the 3rd option (so NOT automatic).
When trusted programs ask me for internet access, I usually go for "Always allow". Examples are: FireFox, Opera.
Then, after a restart, I get a message that I'm on a "shared network" and then when I started FireFox or Opera the firewall ASKS AGAIN for access. And then AGAIN. And sometimes it asks AGAIN even in the same OS session.
This behavior is driving me nuts. Why doesn't it remember already!? It's a trusted program for heaven's sake, how many times do I need to select "Always allow" for it to learn already?
Sorry for the frustrated tone... it's because.. well... I'm frustrated ::- D.