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Windows Firewall creates many exceptions, can't host for friends.
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Description

I can't host a game for my friends where they can join, but i can join them.
Windows 8 creates many firewall exceptions when I have it installed on another folder than where steam is located.

It's in C:/Steamlibary the game is located. {F17089}

Details

Legacy ID
869977414
Severity
Block
Resolution
Not A Bug
Reproducibility
N/A
Category
Multiplayer
Additional Information

Win 8.

Steam on D: and Arma 3 Alpha are on the C: drive where windows are installed.

Event Timeline

MAXIMUMDK edited Steps To Reproduce. (Show Details)Mar 6 2013, 8:55 PM
MAXIMUMDK edited Additional Information. (Show Details)
MAXIMUMDK set Category to Multiplayer.
MAXIMUMDK set Reproducibility to N/A.
MAXIMUMDK set Severity to Block.
MAXIMUMDK set Resolution to Not A Bug.
MAXIMUMDK set Legacy ID to 869977414.May 7 2016, 11:06 AM

We are really sorry but we are not able to modify Windows firewall settings.
When playing an MP game, it is very often, that games need some exceptions in firewall in order to function properly.

This is not Arma 3 related issue, closing