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Click the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) radio buttons under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option.Ħ. Click Control Panel from the search results.ĥ. Click on the Windows logo and enter 'Control Panel' in the search field.Ģ. Changes within the network may require you to re-enable Windows Firewall for your computer’s protection.Ĭlick on your Windows OS below to learn how:ġ. Sometimes a software firewall conflicts with the built-in hardware firewall of the Linksys router which is why there are instances when you have to disable it.ĭisabling the Windows Firewall on your computer should only be done temporarily to allow downloads or hardware installation. The Windows® 10 and 11 operating system (OS) has a built-in firewall that provides security by limiting or preventing unauthorized access to your computer from the internet.

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