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Windows firewall problems and solutions

Windows Firewall is the default firewall application on the Windows operating system, and it has been a component of Windows since Windows XP. Windows Firewall is still available on Windows 10, but it has been renamed to Windows Defender Firewall.

🧰 Fix any firewall problems

⚙️ Useful guides for using the firewall

  • Configure Windows Firewall to allow IP ranges
  • How to stop firewall from blocking filesharing
  • Protect your Windows 10 device on public Wi-Fi
  • How to block all Windows 10 processes, except one
  • How to unblock Visual Studio blocked by Windows 10 Firewall
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