Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall not letting me change settings/add apps

Discus and support Windows Defender Firewall not letting me change settings/add apps in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi I am currently trying to allow a program to my firewall exceptions, but the button to add app is greyed out, I have tried to click on the change... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by stoosanub, May 14, 2018.

  1. STOOSANUB
    stoosanub Win User

    Windows Defender Firewall not letting me change settings/add apps


    Hi I am currently trying to allow a program to my firewall exceptions, but the button to add app is greyed out, I have tried to click on the change settings button, and that then goes from white to grey and nothing happens.

    I am the only user on the PC, and an administrator profile.

    Any help would be appreciated, thanks

    :)
     
    stoosanub, May 14, 2018
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  2. BB606
    BB606 Win User

    Windows 10 or Windows Firewall has locked me out will not let me change any settings

    Windows 10 or Windows Firewall has locked me out will not let me change any settings
     
    BB606, May 16, 2018
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  3. BIZ74
    biz74 Win User
    Firewall (AVG firewall)l blocks modern (not desktop) app TouchVPN, how to make an exception in the firewall settings for the apps from windows store?

    App is installed, firewall blocks internet access for this app.

    It is easy to add desktop apps to exception list in firewall settings, but how can I do this with modern apps

    from store (have no access to exe files and even folders)

    If I change AVG firewall to Windows firewall how can I allow modern apps internet access?
     
    biz74, May 16, 2018
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