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Discussions about program permissions on WindowsForum.com focus on how Windows Firewall automatically creates 'Allow' rules for programs, often without explicit user consent. Users seek ways to reset the firewall rule set to its initial state, especially after switching from third-party firewalls. Another recurring theme is the frustration with User Account Control (UAC) repeatedly prompting for permission to start programs, even after initial approval. These threads highlight challenges in managing program permissions in Windows 7 and later versions, including issues with file deletion permissions despite administrator rights. The tag covers troubleshooting and configuration of program-level permissions in Windows environments.
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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...- pstein
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- allow rules firewall inbound rules initial state internet access network access network security notifications reset rules security software installation third-party tools troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows security
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Ich werde bei XP bleiben
Verzeiht, wenn ich das hier in Deutsch schreibe, aber Englich ist es mit nicht möglich. Ich möchte nur gerne meinen Groll bezüglich der Bevormundung des Users durch W7 ausdrücken. Abgesehen davon, dass nach jedem Neustart immer wieder für jedes Programm die Abfrage kommt, ob ich...- Max Besser
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- admin rights file deletion guidance security issues system control user control windows 7 windows vista windows xp
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Software