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Windows Firewall works as a filter between your PC and the Internet, blocking or allowing connections depending on whether they are secure or not. Firewalls block or allow much of the traffic automatically, but sometimes you will see a message asking if you want to allow a program to connect to the Internet.
This usually happens when you use a new program for the first time. Not sure if your firewall is running? Learn how to enable the Windows firewall. You may also need to allow a program through your firewall that was blocked by mistake; This is called a white list.
Block or unblock programs in Windows Defender Firewall
- Select the “Start” button, then type “firewall.”
- Select the “Windows Defender Firewall” option.
- Choose the option “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall” in the left pane.
- Unchecking the box to the left of the application name does not allow you to access network resources, while checking it allows access. You can also check the boxes to the right of the name labeled “Private” or “Public” to allow and disallow the application on private or public networks, respectively.
- If the program you want to block or unblock is not in the list, you can click the “Allow another application …” button to add it. Choose the application from the list and select “Add”. If the program is not in this list, use the “Browse …” button to select the program file manually.
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