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How to disable Windows Firewall in Windows 10 or Windows 11
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Published onApril 11, 2022
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The Windows Firewall is your first line of defense against malicious threats from incoming internet traffic. It works by blocking out any data packets susceptible to malicious intent.
It was introduced with Windows XP back in 2001 as “Internet Connection Firewall” and has come a long way since then. Being an important component of Windows security, the question arises why should you disable it then?
There will be instances when some critical applications might force you to disable Windows firewall, at least temporarily. For instance, some antivirus programs might not work with Windows Firewall and vice-versa, thereby pushing you to disable the firewall in Windows 10 or 11.
In this article, we’ll go through the steps you need to follow to disable Windows firewall in Windows 11. Let’s get started.
How to disable Windows firewall in Windows 11
While you can always turn it back in no time, you should think carefully and deliberately before you decide to disable your Windows firewall—an added layer of security is a plus for your PC.
So do it only if you know your way around or when it’s an absolute necessity. With that said, here’s how you can turn off your firewall right away:
As soon as you do this, your Windows Firewall will be disabled, and you should see the following message under Firewall settings:Public firewall is off. Your device may be vulnerable.
Disabling the firewall for specific apps
You can also tweak the above process a little and turn off the firewall for specific apps. Simply follow the above method until the fourth step and get to theFirewall & network protectionmenu. From there, follow the steps below:
This way, the app can now work around the firewall and will now become functional.
Disable Windows firewall in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Hopefully, you can now disable Windows firewall without any hassles by now. To reiterate again, the firewall is an integral component ofWindows Security; it therefore should only be turned off when you can’t find any other alternatives to your specific problems.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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