Firewall Defender or formerly known as Windows Defender within the Windows 7 operating system is what helps your computer stay protected from network attacks. Internet attacks are very dangerous because when they get access to your computer, they can steal all kinds of data and your internet service accounts.
Sometimes certain programs like Firewall Defender are locked inside the system for unknown reasons, if this happens you should re-enable its operation. Next, we’ll show you how to access Firewall Defender within Windows, how to give Firewall Defender permissions to another program, and more.
How do I access Firewall Defender in Windows 10?
Within Windows 10 there are various forms of access the Firewall Defender, some of these ways are a bit complicated and some are simpler. Here’s how to access your computer’s Firewall Defender from the start menu:
- Start your computer
- Press the ‘Windows’ key on your computer
- Enter the configuration section
- Access the ‘Network’ or ‘Connections’ section
- Then go into the ‘Firewall Defender’ section and you’re done
This way of access the Firewall Defender it does not present each of the Firewall Defender options, but only shows you important Firewall Defender options. The following subtopic will show how to fully access all Firewall Defender features.
Before we talk about how access Firewall Defender, please note that if your computer’s Firewall is disabled, you must activate it immediately. This is very important, as it is the only thing that can protect you from internet attacks in a hacking attempt.
With Windows searches
The most effective way to find the Firewall Defender is through the Windows 10 search panel. From here you can access all Windows programs:
- Turn on your computer
- Go to the search bar
- Place the phrase ‘Windows Defender Firewall’
- That way, you’ll be able to access the security wall that Windows puts on your computer to protect your internet browsing
In this way, you can access Windows Firewall faster and more efficiently. In case you didn’t know, with Windows Firewall you can block certain programs that you think are dangerous. Now that you know how to access the Firewall on your PC, it’s time to dump her and move on allow an app with Firewall Defender inside your computer.
How do I enable an application or feature through Windows Defender Firewall?
One of the best things about Firewall in the Windows 10 operating system is that you can use it go on to manage the programs which will work and which will not. This is a very helpful help to block suspicious programs that are always downloading and sending data, even if it is not being used.
Pay attention to the following process so that you learn to block and allow the operation of programs what you want inside Firewall:
- Turn on your computer
- Access the control panel
- Go to ‘System Menu’ or ‘System Menu’
- Then go straight to the ‘Security’ section
- While safe, look for the option that says ‘Windows Defender Firewall’
- Find a sub-option that says ‘Allow any application using the Windows firewall’, select that option
- Finally, enter another one that says ‘Allow other applications’, look for the program to lock inside the file manager and you’re done
It should be noted that, for improve internet security in a place where many devices are connected, you can open or close Firewall ports. This improves the security of the connection in several aspects, which make it possible for no one to steal your information while browsing.
Select ‘allow another application’
The ‘Allow other programs’ or another ‘Application’ option is up to you will allow you to select the program that you want it to work normally. All programs you allow to run will be listed. To block any of them, just select the ‘Lock’ option that the program has and you’re done.
In case you have problems with the functions or Firewall protection from Windows, you will have to go to Windows technical support to see how to fix the bugs.
How do I assign Firewall permissions to an application?
If you want an application to use everything Firewall control on your computer, follow the instructions below:
- Start your computer
- Enter the Windows settings
- Go to the ‘Privacy’ section
- Choose the application you want to control the Firewall
- Finally, grant the necessary permissions for protection and all those listed
How to block a Firewall Defender application in Windows 10?
It has already been shown how blocks a Windows application 10, but let’s review it one more time. See what you have to do:
- Turn on your computer
- Go to the search bar
- Place the search ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ and select the initial result
- See the list of locked apps and select the one you want to unlock
