If you don't and you want to return to Windows Firewall you'll probably be lost, especially if you learn how to use Windows Firewall more and start configuring it to block/allow traffic to your own needs. Once you've done that name your rule and add a description. You could do this with ALL your programs actually for added security but this is another topic altogether. You could be more secure and set the program only to be allowed on Private networks. Best practice would be to allow them on all profiles to make this rule more expansive. Domain refers to when you're connected to a network like at work, school or otherwise. Likewise it works the same way with Private and Domain. If you just select this Windows Firewall allow this program through when you're connected to a public network. Public is when you're, like the name suggests, connected to a public network ie public WiFi or generally a network you don't trust. By default in Windows there are three profiles setup which encompass particular network configurations. Now you're going to have to choose the profile(s) in which this rule applies to. Once you've found the executable click the radio button named 'Allow the connection'. You don't NEED to do this but it helps if and when you come across issues with connectivity you then know this is likely the culprit. You may have to add several executables in order to allow the program to run properly as it's likely there are more than one executable installed that makes us the software package. Now click the radio button named 'This Program Path:' and now navigate to the program executable. You want to allow an outbound rule to be set for a program. You should now get a smaller window that pops up named 'New Outbound Rule Wizard'. Once you've done that you should see a panel towards your right called 'Actions'.įind 'New Rule.' and click it. You want to go to 'Outbound Rules' as the issue is likely to be a default rule preventing it (possibly) from connecting out. Go to your Start Menu > Administrative Tools > Windows Defender with Advanced Security

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