How to Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall: 5 Steps

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Windows Firewall will often prevent Windows 8 applications from working properly. You can solve this problem by adding an exception and allowing the application to pass the firewall.

Steps

Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall Step 1

Step 1. Look for the "Firewall" in the Windows 8 Start menu

Click on the Settings option.

Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall Step 2

Step 2. Select Windows Firewall from the options in the upper left

Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall Step 3

Step 3. Click "allow an application or function to pass through Windows Firewall" in the Windows Firewall window

Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall Step 4

Step 4. Click "Change settings" in the next window

Click "Allow another app …" in the lower right corner.

Add Exceptions to Windows 8 Firewall Step 5