How to Change the firewall scope in windows server 2003

Firewall is a software/hardware used to provide specific rules on a computer/server. The goal is to make our computer more secure from hacker attacks. In windows there is a built in firewall that can be set in such a way. By default the port is closed by a firewall, so that when we turn on the firewall, we must define the program/​​service that is allowed for access.

One program that is blocked by a firewall default is the file/printer sharing. When we turn on the firewall, then we can not share folders on our computer. In order to share we must add the File/Printer Sharing in Firewall exception.

By default the firewall exception is on the scope of subnet. So shared file can only be accessed on a computer in one subnet with our computers. To change the scope of the firewall do the following steps:

1. Open windows firewall
2. Click exception tab
3. Click File/Printer sharing
4. Click Edit
5. Click Change Scope on every port
6. Choose any computer or other choise as your need