How to restore your Firewall settings to default in Windows 10

To reset the Windows Firewall to its default settings, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click on System and Security.
3. Click on Windows Firewall.
4. On the left pane, click the Restore defaults link.
5. Click the Restore defaults button.
6. Click Yes to confirm.

1. How do I reset my firewall settings?
2. How do I fix my firewall on Windows 10?
3. How do I reset Windows security settings to default?
4. How do I restore Windows Defender firewall?
5. How do you fix Windows Firewall can't change some of your settings?
6. How do I troubleshoot a firewall problem?
7. How do I check firewall settings on Windows 10?
8. How can I repair my Windows 10?
9. How do I stop Firewall from blocking the Internet Windows 10?
10. How do I reset my Windows antivirus?
11. How do I fix Windows security not working?
12. How do I change Windows security settings?

How do I reset my firewall settings?

Reset firewall rules to the default state

In the Settings window, click Firewall. On the General Settings tab, in the Firewall Reset row, click Reset to remove custom Traffic rules, program rules, or other settings that you configured. The firewall is disabled for the few seconds that are required to reset it.

How do I fix my firewall on Windows 10?

What can I do if I can't turn on Windows Firewall in Windows 10?

1. Restart Firewall Service. ...
2. Perform a Registry Tweak. ...
3. Run the dedicated downloadable troubleshooter. ...
4. Reset Firewall settings. ...
5. Use Command Prompt to forcibly reset Windows Firewall. ...
6. Uninstall recent security-related updates. ...
7. Use Third-Party Antivirus.

How do I reset Windows security settings to default?

Reset Windows Security App from Start Menu

1. 2 Right click or press and hold on Windows Security on the Start list, click/tap on More, and click/tap on App settings. ( see screenshot below)
2. 3 Click/tap on the Reset button in Settings. ( see screenshot below)
3. 4 Click/tap on Reset to confirm. ( see screenshot below)

How do I restore Windows Defender firewall?

1. Open the Windows Defender app and select Firewall & network protection on the left menu bar. Next, click the “Restore firewalls to default” option on the right side.
2. Click on the Restore defaults button.
3. You will be asked for confirmation once again. Click Yes to reset all Windows Firewall settings.

How do you fix Windows Firewall can't change some of your settings?

How do I fix Windows Defender when it can't change settings?

1. Enable Windows Firewall services.
2. Make sure Windows 10 is up to date.
3. Reset Windows update components.
4. Configure Background Intelligence Transfer Service.
5. Disable third-party antivirus software.
6. Initiate a security scan and remove infected files.

How do I troubleshoot a firewall problem?

6 Quick Steps to Identify and Solve Common Firewall Issues

1. 1) Ping a PC near the device. ...
2. 2) Ping the device. ...
3. 3) Telnet and/or browse to the device. ...
4. 4) Confirm the port configuration of the device. ...
5. 5) Confirm that important IP addresses are not blocked. ...
6. 6) Trace the route to the device.

How do I check firewall settings on Windows 10?

Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off

1. Select the Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Firewall & network protection. Open Windows Security settings.
2. Select a network profile.
3. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On. ...
4. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off.

How can I repair my Windows 10?

How To Repair and Restore Windows 10

1. Click Startup Repair.
2. Click System Restore.
3. Select your username.
4. Type "cmd" into the main search box.
5. Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
6. Type sfc /scannow at command prompt and hit Enter.
7. Click on the download link at the bottom of your screen.
8. Click Accept.

How do I stop Firewall from blocking the Internet Windows 10?

Windows Firewall is Blocking Connections

1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Security Center, then click Windows Firewall.
2. On the General tab, ensure Windows Firewall is On and then clear the Don't allow exceptions check box.

How do I reset my Windows antivirus?

To Reset the Windows Security app in Windows 10,

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Locate the Windows Security shortcut and right-click on it.
3. Select More > App Settings from the context menu.
4. The Advanced options page for the Windows Security app will open. ...
5. There, click on the Reset button, and confirm the operation.

How do I fix Windows security not working?

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction.
2. Restart Windows Security Center Service.
3. Uninstall Third-Party Antivirus Software.
4. Update Windows.
5. Run The SFC Scan.
6. Perform A Clean Boot.
7. Scan Your Computer For Malware.
8. Video Showing How To Fix Windows Defender If It's Not Turning On.

How do I change Windows security settings?

Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Virus & threat protection > Manage settings. (In previous versions of Windows 10, select Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings.)