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The wfw backup tag on WindowsForum.com covers exporting and restoring Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security policy using .wfw files. This process preserves firewall profile settings, inbound and outbound rules, and connection security or IPsec policy. It applies to Windows 10 and Windows 11, including Home and Pro editions, though organization-managed devices may have Group Policy or MDM overrides. Discussions focus on practical steps for creating backups and restoring them, with attention to compatibility and limitations. Users seeking to safeguard their firewall configuration or migrate settings between systems will find relevant guidance here.
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    Export and Restore Firewall Rules in Windows 10/11

    You can back up and restore the local Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security policy by exporting it to a .wfw file and later importing that file. This preserves more than individual inbound and outbound rules: it also captures firewall profile settings and connection security/IPsec...