Windows Firewall is a way to keep your computer protected from threats that might want to break through and enter without your permission. It is a very important thing to keep it on at all times if you are connected to the internet because it will keep your computer safer. We put together this simple post for you to check if it is enabled or not and if not, turn it on. Read on and follow these steps to be safer than ever in your laptop or computer with Windows 10.
Step 1
Start with the 'Start' Menu
Simply click on the 'Windows Logo' (if you have a tactile screen, you might press it with your finger) on the bottom left screen or push the key that has the Windows logo on your keyboard. Everything will be available immediately.
Step 2
Go into the ‘Settings’ Menu
Click on ‘Settings’. This menu will let you tune in your preferences in many areas within Windows 10.
Step 3
Access the ‘Update & Security’ Menu
Click the ‘Update & Security’ option on the ‘Settings’ menu. This menu contains all the options to change the security and the updates on your computer.
Step 4
Access the ‘Firewall & Network Protection’ Menu
Go to 'Windows Security' and click on the ‘Firewall & network protection’ on the menu of your left. This will grant you access to check and change the settings on the Firewall.
Step 5
Tweak the options as you need them
Check if it´s already enabled, otherwise turn it on. The menu clearly shows if Windows Defender is on or off.
Windows Defender can save your computer from incoming threats, keep it on at all times.
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