How To Block A Program From Accessing Internet Using Windows Firewall
Easiest method to stop unwanted applications from accessing the web
Windows comes with an embedded software that gives the user the ability to filter apps or programs that has access to the Internet. It is called Windows Firewall, it has been around since Windows XP.
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Operating windows firewall is a little bit difficult for novice users. In this post I'm going to show you how to block specific programs using Windows firewall.
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- Open Control Panel
- Search For Firewall in Search Bar
- Open Windows Firewall
- Click on Advanced Settings
- Now depending on your choice and your situation choose one of these two options
Choose 1 if you want the firewall to block incoming requests[/content]
Choose 2 if you want the firewall to block outgoing requests[/content]
In general if your main goal is to just block the program, you can use any of the two choices which will initially give you the same results.
FOLLOW ALONG WITH PICTURES !!
That's it now the program cannot access the internet unless you disable the rule.
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