Java Settings on Windows Firewall

Hi all,
I'm trying to configure/setup Java to run on Windows Firewall using Outbound Rules. Not having much luck so if anyone out here is using Windows Firewall and have Java set-up with Outbound Rules as a possible added layer of security and can help me it would be appreciated :D. I already have FF and Outlook setup.
Barnabas

Is 'update' Java running in the background? You can uncheck it in your start up menu, typing msconfig in 'run' (ok). Click on the 'start up' tab.

Hey Jacee,
No, Java Platform SE Auto Updater 2 0 is listed in Start-up but box is not checked. Only have Windows Defender and MSE checked so its pretty lean. I've gone as far as adding base exceptions to Outbound Rules by adding a new Rule for Firefox and my Outlook email program without any problems. But when I create a new Outbound rule for Java using the same steps I used for FF and Outlook (program, program path: %programfiles%java.exe, allow the connection, ... it just won't work. Wondering if it needs both inbound and outbound path? Or a COM path? Of course to get it working, I just go to windows firewall properties and change Privacy tab from BLOCK to ALLOW which lets most paths OUT then it works...just trying to tighten up the wall a little.