Windows 8: Turn off the firewall
If there are problems with programs or connections, briefly switching off the firewall under Windows 8 can help. We show you how to do this.
Turn off the firewall in Windows 8
Note: The firewall should only be deactivated for a short time. Your computer is then unprotected and exposed to the dangers in the network.
- First open the Control Panel. This practical tip shows you how this works under Windows 8.
- Select the "System and Security" category above and then open the "Windows Firewall".
- Then click the "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" option on the left.
- To completely deactivate the firewall, activate the "Deactivate Windows Firewall" option twice, above and below.
- When you click the "OK" button, your settings are applied and the firewall deactivated.
You can find out more about the tasks of the firewall in this practical tip.