How to enable firewall in windows

Firewall performs an important feature for protecting the operating system. It monitors access to network services from the local network of a personal computer. If the firewall is turned on, then connect to your PC to other users will not be able to. When the protective function works, dangerous traffic is blocked. Firewall is configured and enabled by default. If the protection was turned off, then in our article you will find simple tips, how to enable it yourself.

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A simple way to turn on the firewall using the support center

You do not need to be an experienced programmer to activate the work of the firewall on your PC. The main thing is to perform step-by-step instructions, which is provided in our article:

• 1 step - on the taskbar, in the lower right corner (near the clock), find the icon in the form of the checkbox and right-click (sometimes, the icon can be hidden, so you need to click on the label in the "Tick Up" and call the Support Center);
• 2 step - click on "Open Support Center";
• 3 step - in a new security window "Security", select the "Network Firewall" item, press the "Enable Now" virtual button;
• 4 Step - Firewall Setup will be saved automatically.

By the same way, you can turn off the firewall at your request or check it out.

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Enabling network firewall through "Start"

Another simple firewall activation option is through the Start menu. This method is suitable for any Windows operating system.

• 1 step - click on the "Start" menu (located in the lower left corner) with the left mouse button;
• 2 step - select the virtual button "Control Panel";
• 3 step - in a new window you need to click on "Windows Firewall";

• 4 step - you will automatically go to the firewall control panel where you need to select "Enable and disable Windows Firewall";

• 5 step - in the new settings menu, turn on the firewall for two parameters: placement in the home or working network, as well as placement in the public network;
• 6 Step - New settings will be saved only after you click "OK".

In the same way, you can and disable the operation of the protective function.

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What if the firewall is turned on, but does not make protection?

Sometimes the program may fail and even when the option is enabled, does not properly protect your personal computer. To enable firewall for efficient protection, use the included instructions:

• 1 step - click on the "Start" virtual button and in the search line (designated in the form of a magnifier) \u200b\u200bwe prescribe the word "configuration";

• 2 step - in the proposed search, select the "System Configuration" item and click on "services";
• 3 step - from the proposed list you need to find and select "Windows Firewall";

• 4 step - opposite the selected item, put a tick and click on the "Apply" button;
• 5 step - after you see the designation "Works", click on "OK";
• 6 step - immediately after a specified function, a window will pop up with a proposal for rebooting the system;

• 7 Step - We definitely select the "Reboot" option (the time for rebooting the computer will take no more than 5 minutes, we draw your attention to what the lost data is possible, so all the tabs that were open during the firewall settings must be saved).

Now you know the methods of protective function settings and you can choose anyone that is suitable for you. We advise you not to postpone the PC firewall setting and provide your computer to efficient protection.