How to set windows 7 firewall rules?

Guide on how to set windows 7 firewall rules in an easy way.

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Currently, Windows 7 Beta is common since its January release from Microsoft. Most of users had intaslled it and had a great experience. Have you ever been confused by how to set windows 7 firewall rules? This guide will help you to do it in an easy way.

A firewall is software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet or a network, and then either blocks it or allows it to pass through to your computer, depending on your firewall settings. A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software from gaining access to your computer. You can customize most windows 7 firewall rules settings.

Step-by-step Guide: How to set windows 7 firewall rules?

Step 1: Click the Start button to view the Start Menu and then choose the Control Panel option.

Step 2: The Control Panel window opens up, then click the System and Security link from this window.



Step 3: Click the direct link of the Windows Firewall when the System and Security section of Control Panel opens up.

Step 4: Click the search providers you would like to add - This opens the Add Search Provider dialog box.



Tips: On the left pane, you can see various links like, Change notification settings, Turn Windows Firewall on or off, Restore defaults and Advanced settings etc. On the right pane, there are two types of networks link for which you can set firewall settings. They are Home or Work (Private) networks and Public networks. By default the Firewall state is ON for both the networks.

Step 5: Click on the Change Notification settings link on the left and the screenshot as below. To turn off the Windows Firewall click on the Turn off Windows Firewall option button, then click on OK button on the buttom.



Step 6: As you can notice a new button Use recommended settings is shown. To enable the default or recommended settings either click on the Use recommended settings button on the right pane or click on the Restore default link on the left pane. Click on the Restore default button and a confirmation popup opens up, Click on Yes.

Tips: On the left pane, Click on the Advance Settings link to view or change settings. You can set Inbound Rules, Outbound Rules, Concention Security Rules and Monitoring as you like.

That's all, OK. You successfully complete to set windows 7 firewall rules, it is really easy with several simple steps. It is the end of this how to set windows 7 firewall rules guide.