HOW TO USE WINDOWS 10 FIREWALL TO SECURE DATA WHILE WORKING FROM HOME?

Windows Defender Firewall is one of the best security features which comes in-built in Windows. It is protecting your device’s essential data from viruses and malware etc. When we access various types of website, it protects us from various threats. So, if you would like to know more about Windows Defender Firewall and how to use it on your device, then here are the instructions read them very carefully.

Permit an Application via the Firewall

• First of all, go to the Windows menu and find the ‘Start Defender Security Center’ and choose it.
• Once it launches the security center, click on the ‘Firewall & network protection.’
• You will reach the firewall screen and go to the lower side and see two choices shown less conspicuously is minor font.
• You should click on the ‘Allow an App Through Firewall.’
• Now, you will see a bigger table of applications on the PC.
• Every app will have two tick boxes beside it.
• Click on the ‘Change Settings’ in the top right-hand side of the screen and input the password of the administrator if pop-up.
• Then find the application to permit. It will not have a tick mark next to it.
• You should tick a mark to permit entry. There is two choice Public and Private.
• Thereafter, you can initiate with Private only then choose the Public later whether you do not see the outcome you would like to.
• Now, click on the OK button.

Block Software with the Firewall

• Go to the applet of ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ and choose ‘Allow and App through Firewall.’
• After that, you should click on the ‘Change Settings’ option and input the password of an administrator if pop-up.
• You should find the application to block. This will have a tick mark next to it.
• Go to the tickboxes to prohibit entry. 
• There are two choices Public and Private. You should choose both.
• Now, select the OK button.

Turn off Windows Defender Firewall

• Go to the Windows menu on your system.
• After that, input ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ into it and hit the Enter key.
• After that, reach the left-hand side panel of the window, beneath the Control Panel Home, click on the ‘Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.’
• Navigate to the screen of Customize Settings screen, mark the option of ‘Turn off Windows Defender Firewall’ for the private network, public network, or both.
• Now, once you have done, select the OK option.

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