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 (such as worms) from gaining access to your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your computer from sending malicious software to other computers.
View and edit advanced firewall options
Follow these steps to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security:
A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software (such as worms) from gaining access to your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your computer from sending malicious software to other computers.
View and edit advanced firewall options
- You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
- Windows Firewall with Advanced Security is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides more advanced options for IT professionals. With this firewall, you can set up and view detailed inbound and outbound rules and integrate with Internet Protocol security (IPsec).
Follow these steps to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security:
- Click to open Windows Firewall.
- In the left pane, click advanced settings. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Note: You must be a member of the Administrators group or the Network Operators group to use Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
