Have you tested a restore to see if it does indeed re-add that rule? Also could you make you restore script just strip out that line?
Note: I agree that your enhancement suggestion would be the ultimate correct solution since that firewall rule is not editable by us anyway.
Adam R MS | CISSP, CISM, VCP, MCITP, CCNP, ITILv3, CMNO
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