Windows 8.1 Live Tiles Blocked By Firewall

squibbon
squibbon ✭
in Firewall

Since updating to Bitdefender Internet Security build 17.27.0.1146, my Windows 8.1 Live Tile apps have suddenly stopped working. Even the option to turn a live tile on/off is missing.


I found an old forum post from 2012 which suggested that I go into the firewall general rules and allow HTTP traffic for Windows Explorer. I did this, and Live Tiles are working again.


However, this is just a workaround. It really should be fixed in the new build/update.

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  • squibbon
    squibbon ✭

    Update - it appears that the Bitdefender firewall is only blocking Bing apps (News, Weather, Finance, etc.).

  • Georgia
    Georgia ✭✭✭

    @ squibbon


    Have you contacted Bitdefender support via email in regards to this matter?


    Please post your ticket ID so I can find your request in the system.


    Thank you.

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