Where can I find the firewall settings in Windows?

To configure the Windows Firewall, you have to open the settings of it. The firewall protects you against unwanted incoming connections.

Windows 10: Here you will find the firewall settings

1. First open the Control Panel. You can find this in the start menu.
2. If you select the "System and Security" category here, you will find the "Windows Firewall" there.
3. All the required settings can be found on the left.

Find firewall settings in Windows 8

1. Move the mouse to the right edge of the screen and click on "Search". Enter "Control Panel" here and select the app of the same name.
2. Click on "System and Security" in the control panel at the top left.
3. Here you will find the item "Windows Firewall".

Configure firewall under Windows 7

1. Click the start button at the bottom left.
2. Select the "Control Panel" item on the right-hand side.
3. Click on "System and Security" at the very top.
4. There you will find the "Windows Firewall" as a second point.

Find firewall in Windows XP

1. Click on "Start" at the bottom left of the screen and select "Control Panel" on the right.
2. Click on "Switch to classic view" on the left.
3. Scroll down and find the "Windows Firewall" as the last point

Configure Windows Firewall

On the left in the firewall settings you can see various configuration options.

• If you click on the first point, you can choose which services should and should not be allowed.
• You can use the second and third items to switch the firewall on and off, among other things.
• You can make numerous other configurations using the "Advanced Settings". However, you should only do this if you are really familiar with the topic.
• If you have an additional firewall installed on your computer, you should switch off the Windows firewall in the settings. If you use two firewalls, problems can arise with both services, making your system unsafe.

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