Windows Vista - Windows Firewall - Firewall FAQ - How do I view and edit all firewall properties?

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
The new Windows Firewall with Advanced Security is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides more advanced options for IT professionals. With this firewall you can set up and view detailed inbound and outbound rules and integrate with Internet Protocol security (IPsec).
Follow these steps to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security:
1. Open Administrative Tools by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
NoteYou must be a member of the Administrators group or the Network Operators group to use Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.