I've tried making changes to the Firewall settings, but seem to be getting stopped by it on some programs. How can you get more options such as ports, protocols and such, instead of the open/closed feature that Windows 7 has.

I'm not using the Windows Firewall myself, but there are some advanced settings over at Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

HiWhat you want to set?You can add additional applications to list of allowed programsYou can open firewall options from controll panelWhen windows firewall dialog is opened you can set programs you want to pass htrought firewall by clicking on Allow program or feature through Windows firewllIf firewall blobks some problem it will informs you it is blicked if notification options are set correctly

Hi, You can configure it by using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. To do this: Click Start, type Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Start Search bar, and press enter. For more information about Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, please refer to the following links: Introduction to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Getting Started Guide Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Step-by-Step Guide - Deploying Firewall Policies Hope it helps.