Tech Tips
Tips and Tricks for the tech-minded

  The following are some Do-It-Yourself tips for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining your computer.
   
  How to Configure Windows Firewall.
 

To Open Windows Firewall:

   1. Click on Start/Control Panel
   2. Open Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall

   3. Make sure the On (recommended) check box is checked. In order to allow programs that need special access to the internet, uncheck the “Don’t allow exceptions” checkbox.
   4. To see what is currently allowed through your firewall, click on the Exceptions tab.

Windows Firewall

 
 

Keep in Mind:

-If you have another firewall program on your computer in addition to Windows firewall there might be conflicts.

-We recommend turning off the windows firewall and let the other software control the firewall. We recommend using Norton Antivirus for antivirus and firewall protection.

-If you software doesn’t have a built in firewall, like NOD32 or Symantec Antivirus Corporate we recommend turning on the Windows firewall.

If you don’t have any antivirus software, turn on the Windows Firewall, however Windows firewall shouldn’t be a replacement for antivirus software.

-For more information about hardware and software firewalls click here.

Give us a call if you need any help with it!

 
  - Steve Fink, A+, Network+, MCSE, WitzEnd Computing -
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