How to Allow an Application through the Windows 8 Firewall - by Denver IT Support Specialists
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How to Allow an Application
through the
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Windows 8 uses a built-in firewall to monitor all inbound and outbound connections from your
computer, providing protection against malicious online threats.
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Certain applications that feature online capabilities need to have unrestricted access
through the Windows Firewall to work properly.
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If you want to allow an application to communicate through the Windows Firewall, you
must manually unblock it via the “System and Security” section of the Windows 8 Control
Panel.
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Step 1:
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Move the cursor to the lower left side of the screen and right click. Select “Control
Panel” on the context menu.
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Step 2:
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Select the “System and Security” option on the Windows 8 Control Panel. Now
select “Windows Firewall” on the following window.
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Step 3:
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Click the “Allow an app” link to the left
of the Windows Firewall window.
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Step 4:
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Click the “Change Settings” button. Now click the previously greyed out “Allow
another app” button.
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Select an application from the list that shows up and click “Add.” You can also select unlisted applications by
using the “Browse” button.
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Step 6:
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Click “OK.” The application can now communicate through the Windows
Firewall without any issues.
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