outbound rules

Block specific apps’ network access with Windows Defender Firewall (Advanced Security) on Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes Introduction Blocking an app’s internet access can help protect your privacy, conserve bandwidth, or prevent a troublesome program from...

I use win 11 latest update, when i try to add an inbound or outbound rule i don't get an error message but the rule shows as in the image attached. I have 2 computers with windows 11 pro and they both act the same. I don't use any virus software besides defender. Any suggestions ? any solutions...

Hi folks this is an annoying puzzle for me. I have 64bit windows home premium and the firewall blocks local network discovery and options to enable file sharing and media streaming. I am using a home network, when i go to allow a program through there is no option for file and printer service...

Why might Windows Firewall *insist* that a program has been determined to not have authorisation to access it's online components? I've got inbound and outbound rules, the program is in the list of exceptions...it makes no sense. I've searched high and low, and not found anything helpful in any...

Hey, I am going to tell you what I have done so you don't already repeat it. I am trying to add a port 43594 to host a private server online. First off, why not just add an "add port" button? Would make this all easier. Ok heres what I did: I went to windows firewall (as admin) I clicked...

I have two PCs - one with Win 7, Pro 32 bit and the other Win 7, Ultimate 64 bit. On the 32 bit machine I can easly provide Remote Assistance to others via a request coming in from Windows Live Messenger (ver 2009 - build 14.0.8089.726), but on the 64 bit machine I can 'accept' the incoming...