change settings in windows firewall is grayed out

hi, i want to add port using "Exceptions" tab in "change settings" of windows firewall. but "change settings" button is grayed out.( i log in as admin and my windows is 7)

i read all the answered about this topic that mentioned already in this forum but i could not find my answer.

thanks, please help me

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\allow a program or feature through windows firewall\change settings button

Kaktussoft said:

ep1980 said:

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\allow a program or feature through windows firewall\change settings button

I can't see it clear on the screenshot, but it looks like the list of "allowed programs" is not grey!! So you can edit it

a red rectangle around "change settings" button. i do not want to edit anything. i want to click on "change settings" buttons and add a port, but it is disable. who can i make it enable?

Kaktussoft said:

ep1980 said:

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\allow a program or feature through windows firewall\change settings button

Make that windows full screen. Add the bottom you see "add another program".
Do you want to add a program?.... don't think so... you want to add a port. You are in the wrong screen!

Kaktussoft, i think you can just play game with computer. please let others answer a question if you do not know anything about it.

is there anybody in this forum who can help me?

parman said:

Picture finally came through. You're in windows firewall you need to be in windows firewall with advanced features. Should be a link in the left side when you open windows firewall.

Kaktussoft is correct that you're in the wrong screen.

Only windows firewall with advanced features will allow you to add a port.

Once in windows firewall with advanced features create a new rule follow the wizard and specify which ports you want open.

parman thanks so much, because of your answer. i got it.