Sometimes you may want to prevent an program from accessing the Internet.
Normally you would want your applications to have free access to the web link.
How to Block a Program with Windows Firewall Windows 10
Step 1.
Open Windows Firewall window
it’s possible for you to clickStart, and typeWindows Defender Firewall.
Choose the top result to openWindows DefenderFirewall.
you’re able to also clickStart, typecontrol paneland choose the top result to openWindows Control Panel.
Then clickSystem & Security -> Windows Defender Firewallto open Windows Defender Firewall.
you could clickProgramto get ready to rule controls connections for a program, and clickNext.
If you bring up the program in Firewall, Windows will restructure the path of the file.
you’re able to avoid this problem by manually coping and pasting the file path to the box.
hit the address bar to copy the path of the program, and paste it to the box.
like do contain the apps name and extension at the end of the path.
Name the Firewall rule
you might clickNextbutton three times, and input a name for the new Firewall rule.
How to Temporarily Disable a Program
Step 1.it’s possible for you to clickStartand typeWindows Defender Firewall.
ChooseWindows Defender Firewallto open it.
Step 2.ClickAllow an app or feature through Windows Firewallin the left column.
Step 3.Find the target program you want to block.
Step 4.confirm the target program is not checked in the left.
If a program is not checked, then it means Windows Firewall already blocks the program.
Finally, clickOKto save the changes and prevent the program from running on your Windows 10 computer.
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