You can access your firewall through the Control Panel on your Windows computer. Here's how:
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Open the Control Panel: You can usually find this by searching for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar (located in the bottom-left corner of your screen).
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Navigate to System and Security: In the Control Panel, look for the "System and Security" category and click on it. If you're viewing the Control Panel in "Category" view, this should be easily visible. If you are in "Large icons" or "Small icons" view, you may need to find "Windows Defender Firewall" directly.
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Click on Windows Defender Firewall: Inside the "System and Security" section, you will find an option labeled "Windows Defender Firewall." Click on this option.
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Select “Advanced settings”: In the left-hand menu of the Windows Defender Firewall window, you'll see a link that says "Advanced settings." Clicking this link opens the "Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" console. This is where you can access more detailed configuration options, rules, and settings for your firewall.
This will allow you to access your firewall settings and make any necessary adjustments to its configuration. Remember that modifying firewall settings can impact your computer's security, so proceed with caution and only make changes if you understand their implications.
