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Steps To Disable The Windows Firewall in Windows 10

The document discusses firewalls and how to disable the built-in firewall for Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1 operating systems. It explains that firewalls block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications and the Windows operating systems have built-in firewalls. It then provides steps to disable the firewall for both Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1.

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Steps To Disable The Windows Firewall in Windows 10

The document discusses firewalls and how to disable the built-in firewall for Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1 operating systems. It explains that firewalls block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications and the Windows operating systems have built-in firewalls. It then provides steps to disable the firewall for both Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1.

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A firewall is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized

access while allowing authorized communications.

The Windows 8/8.1 and 10 operating system has a built-in firewall that provides security by
limiting or preventing unauthorized access to your computer from the Internet. Sometimes a
software firewall conflicts with the built-in hardware firewall of the Linksys router; which is why
there are instances when you have to disable it.

NOTE: Disabling the Windows Firewall should only be done temporarily to allow downloads or
hardware installation on your computer. Changes within the network may require you to re-
enable Windows Firewall for your computer’s protection.

Click on your Windows OS below to learn how:

Windows 10
Windows 8/8.1

Windows 10
Step 1:

Press the Windows key on your keyboard and then type “control panel”.

QUICK TIP: You can right-click on the Start button and select Control Panel.

Step 2:
Click Control Panel.

Step 3:
Click Windows Firewall.
Step 4:
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.

Step 5:
On the Customize Settings window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both
under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
Your Windows 10 operating system’s built-in firewall should now be disabled.

Windows 8/8.1

Step 1:

Press the Windows key on your keyboard and then type “control panel”

QUICK TIP: You can right-click on the Start button and select Control Panel.

Step 2:
Click Control Panel.
Step 3:
Click Windows Firewall.

Step 4:
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.
Step 5:
On the Customize Settings window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both
under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
Your Windows 8 or 8.1 operating system’s built-in firewall should now be disabled.

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