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Adding an Exception to McAfee Firewall

Last updated on August 16, 2026

To add an exception to the McAfee Firewall, follow these steps:

  1. Open the main McAfee window and then click on settings gear icon from the upper right-hand corner.
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  2. Now, select Firewall from the displayed context menu.
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  3. Select Internet Connections for Programs drop-down menu.
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  4. Click on [Add] button to add an exception.
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  5. Then click on [Browse…] button.
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  6. Now, browse the C drive of your computer for the LSConfigurationUtility folder using path: C:Program Files (x86)CivilGEOLSConfigurationUtility.
  7. From the LSConfigurationUtility folder, select the LicenseServerConfiguration application file, and click the [Open] button.
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  8. Click the [Save] button to save the path of the application.
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  9. The exception for the LicenseServerConfiguration application is now added in the Program list.
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This article should resolve your firewall configuration issues. If you are still having issues, contact our technical support team. They will be glad to assist you further.