How to Add Firewall Exceptions in Windows 8

As a general rule, Windows Firewall blocks Windows 8, the application will work correctly. You can add an exception and let go of the firewall software to resolve this problem.

Search for "firewall" in the Windows 8 Start menu. Click on the Settings option.

Select Windows Firewall from the options that appear in the top left.

Click on "allow an app or feature through Windows firewall in the Windows Firewall window

Click "Change settings" in the next window. Click "Allow another app..." in the bottom right corner.