How to Turn on Windows Firewall

Open the Start Menu., Type "firewall" into the search box., Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" in the left pane., Click "Turn on Windows Firewall" in the network locations you wish to protect.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the Start Menu.

    Click on "Control Panel."
  2. Step 2: Type "firewall" into the search box.

    Select "Windows Firewall" from the result list. , Enter your administrator password if you are prompted for one. , Click "OK" to confirm the change.

    You can also select the "Block all incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed programs" check box if you want Firewall to block all programs.
  3. Step 3: Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" in the left pane.

  4. Step 4: Click "Turn on Windows Firewall" in the network locations you wish to protect.

Detailed Guide

Click on "Control Panel."

Select "Windows Firewall" from the result list. , Enter your administrator password if you are prompted for one. , Click "OK" to confirm the change.

You can also select the "Block all incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed programs" check box if you want Firewall to block all programs.

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