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The tag 'initial state' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about restoring Windows Firewall rules to their default configuration. Users ask how to reset the rule set to the initial state, as if Windows 7 were freshly installed, after discovering many unexpected 'Allow' rules for non-Microsoft programs. The topic involves troubleshooting automatic rule additions and seeking methods to clear custom entries. While the content focuses on Windows Firewall in Windows 7, the concept of returning to an initial state applies broadly to system settings and configurations.
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    Why are there many "Allow" rules at first time WinFirewall usage? How to reset to initial rule set?

    After having used for some years another firewall I considered now to switch to MS built in Windows Firewall (in Win 7 Pro). So I deinstalled the old FW and enabled the MS WF. When I go now to wf.msc e.g into "Inbound rules" section then there are much to my surprise many "Allow" rules for...
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    • allow rules firewall inbound rules initial state internet access network access network security notifications program permissions reset rules security software installation third-party tools troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows security
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    • Forum: Windows Security
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