Firewall and network protection in the Windows Security app — by Microsoft Support

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Explains how Windows Firewall filters network traffic and how to view and manage it per network type. It advises allowing a specific app through rather than switching the firewall off.

Quick steps

Open Firewall & network protection and pick your network profile
Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off
Optionally block all incoming connections
Use advanced settings to allow apps or restore defaults

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.microsoft.com

Source: Firewall and network protection in the Windows Security app by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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