How To Close A Port In Windows Firewall Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
How to open and close ports in Windows firewall.
When dealing with certain apps and processes on your Windows 10 PC, you might run issues if you aren't connecting properly to the internet. If you've come across a potential fix that involves opening a certain port in your firewall, you might be wondering what exactly that process entails. This is a problem that can arise in plenty of situations, but especially when attempting to set up a VPN. If you suspect Windows Firewall is part of your connectivity issue, here's how to open ports.
According to your needs, you can configure Windows Firewall settings (block or open port in Windows 10/8/7l) and restore defaults if you are unsatisfied with the default Windows Firewall settings. However, for this, you need to get to the advanced settings of the firewall. This is simple, simply open up the control panel and in its search box type – Firewall. Then open Firewall and click on its ‘Advanced Settings’ link.
We have already see how to manage Windows Firewall. In this post, we will see in detail how to block or open a port in Windows 10/8/7 firewall.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).