Windows 10: Can't get Signal through Windows Firewall

When I install Signal for Desktop, it throws me an error that it can't connect to its servers. I found an Audit Failure event in Event Viewer for this app: "The Windows Filtering Platform has blocked a connection.". So then I went and allowed the application through Windows Firewall, both private and public networks. But it didn't solve the problem. I then disabled Windows Firewall, and then it started working. Enabling the Firewall again blocked the application. How to solve this issue without keeping my firewall disabled?

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Best free AV and firewall

Can Windows Firewall block outgoing connections yet? If not, it's one step above useless.

Look into Online Armor for a free firewall.

 

windows firewall question

yes i am sure i am having no issues with a router. this is at my work. and i only have issues with the windows 7 firewall.

as for adding ports, i do it the same as what is listed in your picture.

 

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I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.