Citrix HDX Engine blocked by Windows firewall

Citrix HDX Engine blocked by Windows firewall

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Article ID: CTX575019

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Description

Citrix HDX Engine (wfica32.exe) blocked by Windows firewall during session startup.

~~~~ Message when blocked ~~~~~~~~
The Windows Defender firewall blocks some of the functions of this app
On all public, private, and domain networks, the Windows Defender Firewall
The Windows Defender Firewall blocks Citrix HDX Engine on all public, private, and domain networks.
Name: Citrix HDX Engine
Published by: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Path: C:\program files(x86)\citrix\icaclient\wfica32.exe 
 

Resolution

  1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard and select the gear icon to open Settings.
  2. Select Network & Internet on the right side
  3. Click on Advanced network setting on the left side
  4. Click on Windows Firewall at the bottom of left side
  5. Click on Allow an app through firewall
  6. Click on Change settings > Allow another app
  7. Add " C:\program files(x86)\citrix\icaclient\wfica32.exe" to path field
  8. Click on Add

Problem Cause

Firewall rules are set by a program, not by port.