Tips to disable Firewall in Windows 11:
In this post, we are going to discuss on “How to disable Firewall in Windows 11”. You will be guided here with easy steps/methods to do so. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Windows Firewall’ in Windows 11: Windows Firewall is important security defence to keep your Windows PC and device safe from potential threats that may come from networks you are connected to. In Windows 11 OS computer, Windows Defender Firewall is Windows 11 build-in firewall program designed to protect your PC. So, there is no need of third-party firewall software because of Windows 11 build-in firewall program is enough to protect against threat.
You can use third-party firewall program also depending on types of attacks you are or might experience. It is recommended you leave the Windows Firewall protection ON at all times and don’t allow any suspicious programs/apps through Firewall. Once you are sure that the program is no more dangerous for your computer but still firewall is blocking the program, then you can add such program to ‘Exception List’ of your firewall settings that could block/disable firewall from scanning such applications you added into ‘Exception List’.
However, enabled Windows Firewall can sometime causes issue in your Windows 11 computer like some apps/games crashes at startup, games/apps not working/opening, services not working, some sets of hardware not detecting in your computer and/or other issue. It might possible your Windows Firewall is blocking specific software or hardware from functioning in your computer for some security reasons or the software/hardware is malfunctioned or infected.
But if you are sure that program/software or hardware is no more problematic at all, then you can disable firewall temporarily or permanently in your computer in order to fix the issues. You can disable firewall for specific programs/services, disable firewall temporarily or permanently in computer. Let’s go for the steps to do so.
How to disable Firewall in Windows 11?
Method 1: How to disable Firewall permanently in Windows 11?
Step 1: In Windows 11, right-click on ‘Windows’ icon in taskbar and select ‘Settings’
Step 2: In the ‘Settings’ page, click on ‘Privacy & Security’ in left pane and click ‘Windows Security’ in right pane
Step 3: Now, click on ‘Open Windows Security’ option and click on ‘Firewall & Network Protection’
Step 4: Now, click on ‘Public Network’ and under ‘Microsoft Defender Firewall’, click on ‘Toggle’ button to turn it OFF. You should see the message ‘Public Firewall is OFF. Your Device may be vulnerable’. This indicates your Windows Firewall is OFF.
Method 2: How to disable Firewall temporarily in Windows 11?
If you want to disable firewall temporarily in your Windows 11 computer, then you need to turn it back ON when you are ready.
How to turn ON Firewall in Windows 11 after permanent disabling of Firewall?
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 11 using above method and go to ‘Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Firewall & Network Protection’ and click on ‘Public Network’
Step 2: Click on ‘Microsoft Defender Firewall’ toggle to turn it ON. When the toggle is ON, your Windows 11 firewall is back ON.
Method 3: How to disable Firewall in Windows 11 for specific application?
If you want to disable firewall in your Windows 11 computer for specific application, then you can bypass firewall protection for the app means you need to allow the app through Windows Firewall.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 11 using ‘step 1’ of ‘method 1’, and go to ‘Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Firewall & Network Protection’ and click on ‘Allow an App through Firewall’
Step 2: Click on ‘Change Settings’ and click on ‘Allow Another App’ and then click ‘Browse’
Step 3: Locate the app/executable you want add and click ‘Add’ button, and then hit ‘OK’ button to save the changes. The app/executable is now allowed to bypass Firewall program in Windows 11 computer.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to disable Firewall in Windows 11 with easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
