Windows 10: turn off the firewall - how it works
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If Windows 10 blocks a program or if you have installed other security software, you can switch off the Windows firewall. We'll show you how to do this.
Disable firewall in Windows 10
You can switch off the firewall in the Windows settings, but it is not really safe. Therefore switch off the firewall for a short time only if necessary or use another software such as "ZoneAlarm" to replace it. However, the firewall cannot replace conventional anti-virus software.
- Open the Control Panel and select the "System and Security" category.
- If you click here on the "Windows Firewall" entry, you will find all the required settings here.
- Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" on the left.
- Then activate the "Deactivate Windows Firewall" option under both categories.
- Use the "OK" button to save your settings.
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