Windows 11 includes a built-in firewall managed by Windows Defender. This firewall protects your computer from malware attacks and all kinds of malicious applications when you connect to the Internet. It uses predefined rules to protect your computer from harmful applications.
Some third-party antiviruses also come with their own firewall. When you install it, Windows Firewall is automatically disabled. If you stop the antivirus or uninstall it from your PC, the firewall will activate and start protecting your computer. That's the beauty of Windows Firewall.
However, if you are unable to open the Internet or there is a problem on your PC and you think that the firewall may be the main cause, you can disable it. If necessary, you can activate it again.
How to permanently disable Windows 11 firewall?
If you have purchased a third-party firewall or for some reason want to permanently disable Windows 11 Firewall, first open the Settings app by pressing Windows I keys or any other method you use regularly.
Next, click on the Privacy & Security category on the left sidebar.
After that, select the Windows Security tile present on the right of the screen.
Next, click the Open Windows Security button in the Windows Security settings pane.
When you are finished, the “Windows Security” window will open.
Click on the Firewall and Network Protection option in this window.
On the next screen, you can view all settings related to Windows Defender Firewall. Here, click on the Public Network link.
Toggle the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” switch to the Off position.
When Windows prompts you with the “User Account Control” dialog box, click the Yes button.
That's it. Windows 11 Firewall is permanently disabled until you enable it manually.
How to enable firewall on Windows 11?
If you want to enable Windows 11 Firewall, first open the Settings app by pressing Windows I keys or any other method you use regularly.
Next, click on the Privacy & Security category on the left sidebar.
After that, select the Windows Security tile present on the right of the screen.
Next, click the Open Windows Security button in the Windows Security settings pane.
When you are finished, the “Windows Security” window will open.
On the right sidebar, click the "Enable" button under Firewall and Network Protection settings.
When Windows prompts you with the “User Account Control” dialog box, click the Yes button.
That's it. Windows 11 Firewall is enabled on your Windows 11 computer.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 How to disable firewall on Windows 11?
02:09 How to activate the firewall on Windows 11?
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