Windows: switch off firewall
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Turning off the Windows Firewall can be useful or even necessary in many cases - for example, to install certain software. We show you step by step how to proceed.
Turn off the Windows firewall completely
Warning: Deactivating the firewall means that incoming and outgoing connections are no longer checked. Only deactivate the firewall for a short time. If you install an alternative firewall such as ZoneAlarm, you can also permanently deactivate the Windows firewall.
- Open the start menu and select the control panel.
- You will now find the "Windows Firewall" under the "System and Security" category.
- Click the "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" option on the left.
- Here you can now deactivate the firewall for private and public networks separately (see picture).
- If you then confirm the process with the "OK" button, the firewall is switched off.
Firewall problems? In the next practical tip, we will show you how to enable individual ports in the Windows firewall.