Windows 8: Firewall Alert on Blocked Connection

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∟Windows 8: Firewall Alert on Blocked Connection

This section provides a tutorial example on how Windows Firewall alerts you when it detects a blocked connection on Windows 8 system.

In order to see an example of Windows Firewall alert message, you can try the following tutorial if you are using Skype on your computer.

1. Go to "Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall" and click the "Advanced Settings" link.

2. Right mouse click on "Inbount Rules" and select "New rule" to add the following new rule:

Program path: C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
Allow the connection: checked
Domain: checked
Private: checked
Public: unchecked
Name: Skype Inbound Rule

3. Now go to a public Wi-Fi spot and connect to the Internet. Windows Firewall should block Skype inbound connection and give you this alert:

Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program

Name: Skype
Publisher: Skype Technologies S.A.
Path: C:\program files\skype\phone\skype.exe

This program has already been blocked or unblocked for a different
network location.

Allow Skype to communicate on these networks:
   [ ] Domain networks, such as a workplace network
   [x] Private networks, such as my home or work network. The firewall
       is already configured for this network location.
   [x] Public networks, such as hose in airports and coffee shopes

[Allow access]] [Cancel]