How to enable or disable the Microsoft Windows Firewall

Enabling Windows 8 or 10 firewall

  1. Press the Windows key, type Windows Defender Firewall, and then press Enter.
  2. On the left side of the screen, under Control Panel Home, select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
  3. In the Customize Settings window, click the circle(s) next to Turn on Windows Defender Firewall for public networks, private networks, or both.
  4. When you’re finished, click the  button.

 

Disabling the Windows 8 or 10 firewall

  1. Press the Windows key, type Windows Defender Firewall, and then press Enter.
  2. On the left side of the screen, under Control Panel Home, select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
  3. In the Customize Settings window, click the circle(s) next to Turn off Windows Defender Firewall for public networks, private networks, or both.
  4. When you’re finished, click the  button

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