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How do I get Firefox to allow me to set up a Windows homegroup?

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I am trying top set up a homegroup for my desktop and laptop am unable to as it is suggested the firefox firewall prevents this. What do I do so firefox will allow this?

I am trying top set up a homegroup for my desktop and laptop am unable to as it is suggested the firefox firewall prevents this. What do I do so firefox will allow this?

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Firefox doesn't have a "Firewall", nor does it have anything to do with Windows Homegroup.

I would suggest two things. first, update Firefox to version 11 to make sure you stay secure.

Then, I would read these pages:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-homegroup

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/home-sweet-homegroup-networking-the-easy-way

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/homegroup-from-start-to-finish