Setting Up Windows Firewall
If your computer is directly connected to the Internet, you need Windows Firewall to protect your computer from unauthorized access from others on the Internet. Windows Firewall is enabled by default for all Internet and network connections. However, some computer manufacturers and network administrators might turn it off, so you need to check it. When Windows Firewall is enabled, you might not be able to use some communication features, such as sending files with a messaging program or playing an Internet game, unless the program is listed on the Exceptions tab in Windows Firewall. If you use multiple Internet and networking connections, you can use the Advanced tab to enable or disable individual connections.
Set Up Windows Firewall
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, double-click the Windows Firewall icon in Classic view.
In the left pane, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off, and then click the General tab.
Important:
If you’re part of a network, options are grayed out.
Click the On (recommended) option.
To set maximum protection, select the Block all incoming connections check box or clear it to make exceptions.
To make program exceptions, click the Exceptions tab.
Select the check boxes with the exceptions you want; if necessary, click Add program to add it.
Click OK, and then click the Close button.
Did You Know?You can restore Windows Firewall default settings. In Windows Firewall, click the Advanced tab, click Restore Defaults, and then click OK. |