Fix Windows Firewall and third party firewall are turned off error

Windows Firewall and third party Firewall are both turned off

Windows 10 ships with Windows Firewall out of the box and at the same time allows you to install and run a third-party Firewall too. These firewalls work independently to block suspicious actions on your computer. But after installing Windows […]

Windows Firewall is preventing connections to your computer

Windows Firewall is preventing or blocking your connections

Windows Firewall is not just designed to protect your PCs and laptops from malware and other security threats but to block any program from accessing the Internet. You can block both inbound traffic or outbound traffic for any program. However, […]

Turn On or Off Windows Firewall in Windows 10

How to enable or disable Windows Defender Firewall in Windows 10

When you install third-party security software, Windows 10 will automatically disable the built-in Windows Firewall. In case it does not, you may want to disable this Windows Defender Firewall manually. This post will show you how to enable or disable […]

Private Win10 is an Advanced Windows 10 Privacy Tool

Privacy is important. Windows offers a dedicated section for this. Here you can configure what data Windows and other apps can access. However, if you wish to control even more, and looking for a simple interface, today we have PrivateWin10. This […]

How to block a program in Firewall of Windows 10

How to allow or block a program in Windows Firewall of Windows 10

Microsoft has been adding new security features to the Windows with every update. The Windows 10 comes with superlative security features as opposed to the earlier versions of the software. Firewall settings form the crux of the security feature, however, […]

SimpleWall is a simple tool to block applications from using the Internet

A Firewall is a very useful piece of software that monitors all incoming and outgoing network activity. By monitoring, you can set up rules and blocklists to filter network activity and ban any application or service from accessing the internet. […]

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load, Error 0x6D9

Some users have reported that after installing a security software, they are unable to access the internet and the Windows Firewall throws up an error. In such a situation, the Windows Firewall would be turned off, and the system would […]

Windows Firewall service does not start in Windows 10/8/7

Windows Firewall acts as the first layer of defense against malware, so it is always advisable to keep it turned ‘ON’ – unless you are using third-party firewall software. If for some unknown reason if you find your Windows Firewall […]

How to test your Firewall software

The Windows 10 operating system offers a powerful built-in Windows Firewall that prevents hackers or malicious software from gaining access to your computer through a network or the Internet. Although the built-in firewall is good for most users, some users prefer […]

Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this app

At times, you may have noticed that when you go on to run a program, the Windows Firewall suddenly throws up a message stating that Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this app and gives you two options – […]

OneClickFirewall lets you block or allow Internet access via Context Menu

Understanding Firewalls have been a tough job. A Firewall is that piece of software that acts as a wall between you and the Internet and regulates the internet permissions of other applications. Windows come with a built-in firewall system that […]

CUJO Internet Security Firewall for Smart Devices

Online security is one of the most important concerns of internet users. We have been using various anti-virus software to ensure our online security, but this post is all about a device CUJO Firewall, which helps you protecting your devices […]

Firewall App Blocker review: Make using Windows Firewall fun again

Windows Firewall is one of the most important aspects of every Windows operating system. The firewall is there to aid in blocking attackers from gaining access to sections of the operating system that could prove dangerous. Now, from what we […]

Free Firewall is a complete firewall solution for Windows PC

Free Firewall by Evorim is a free firewall software for Windows that comes with professional features and great functionality. The firewall is completely safe and fully functional, you can prevent any software from accessing the internet using this tool. Different […]

Sophos XG Firewall Home Edition is a free hardware-type firewall for Windows

Sophos has come up with a software version of its so-called “next generation firewall”. The hardware suite offers plenty of features. You can use these features to create an exceptionally good firewall, provided you know about configuring firewalls. You may […]

How to disable Windows Firewall in Windows 10/8/7

In this post, we will see how you can turn on or turn off the Windows Firewall in Windows 10/8/7. Before you do this, it is important to know that you should not turn off or disable Windows Firewall unless […]

Windows could not start the Windows Firewall on Local Computer

You might find this issue where when you try to turn on Windows Firewall it would say the service is not running. Then when you try to start the Windows Firewall service you may see this error message: Windows could […]

Windows Firewall can’t change some of your settings

If you receive, Windows Firewall can’t change some of your settings message with error codes 0x8007042c, 0x80070422, 1068, 0x8007045b, 0x800706d9, then some of these suggestions are sure to help you fix the problem on your Windows 10/8/7 computer. Windows Firewall […]

Free Port Scanner for Windows let you perform Firewall Port Scan

Often, home computers are an easy target for hackers, especially the ones with DSL or cable connections to the Internet because the trespasser finds it easy to break into unsecured or lose network, rather than heavily fortified, secured corporate network. So, […]

Windows Firewall Control: Configure and Manage Windows Firewall settings

Windows 10/8/7 already has a built-in default, free and powerful firewall. And while Windows allows you to access the advanced settings, including configuration of filtering for outbound connections, through its Control Panel, Management Console, Netsh utility, or the Group Policy Editor, […]

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