So, you have decided to disable firewall windows 7. Before you start disabling it, you need to be aware of what you are doing and why, because the firewall was invented for a reason, and you need it for something. And you are going to turn it off. Also, do not think that firewall and a firewall is two different things. This is one and the same, just developers from Microsoft called their firewall a firewall.
In theory, if the firewall is configured correctly, then it will perfectly protect your personal computer from various attacks from the outside or from unauthorized access to the Internet by various programs.
There are special settings that allow you to configure the firewall so that any program that wants to go online will ask you for permission to do this.
It is quite convenient. Such programs are extremely necessary in our time, because the Internet, and many computers are teeming with viruses. If you will be able to configure each program, then when the virus tries to enter the network, the firewall will ask you whether it is possible or not. Thus, you can timely detect unwanted software on your computer.
Firewall: how to disable and why
In addition, you must understand why you need to disable the firewall. If you install another firewall or antivirus that includes such an application, you may have problems. The built-in firewall from Windows will conflict with a new, unfamiliar firewall.
To avoid such problems, you need to choose one thing. Almost always leave only the Firewall built into the antivirus.
If you decide to do the same, then you need to know how to disable the firewall. Next, it will be explained how to do it correctly. Because if you do something wrong or turn it off not completely, then the chance of problems is great.
How to disable firewall: step 1
First you need to find the place where we will make the initial settings. This can be done in different ways. We will act quickly and optimally.
Press “Windows” + R on the keyboard. For those who don’t know what the “Windows” button is, it is located between the “alt” and “ctrl” keys.
As a result of this, the Run window will appear. Enter "shell: ControlPanelFolder" there. Next, you will open the various elements that are in the control panel. The difference is that if you just open the “Control Panel”, then all the menus / items / utilities will be grouped, and in order to get to the place you need, you need to make a few clicks and know the desired category. And so, according to our proposed path, everything is much simpler. All elements will open at once, and you will find the item "firewall" alphabetically.
After this menu item opens, we will see a list of connections that are currently on the personal computer. Disable our firewall for each network and save.
How to disable firewall: step 2
Next, we need to disable the firewall service itself. We call the "run" window and enter "services.msc".
In the newly opened list of services that are in the operating system, select "Windows Firewall." We click on this item twice.
In the window that opens, we find the tab "General". We are looking for a button that says "Stop." Push. Then we turn our attention to the “Launch Type” field. Here you must specify the value "Disabled".
Now you need to save. Press the “OK” button and proceed to further settings.
How to disable firewall: step 3
We call the "run" window and enter "msconfig". The “System Configuration” menu should open. Open the "Services" tab. In the huge list of various services we find Windows Firewall. Uncheck the box next to this item. Click "save."
Next, you need to restart your computer for all the changes to take effect. Now you can safely install any other firewall or antivirus.
It is worth noting that if you want to turn the firewall back on, then everything must be done in the reverse order, from step 3 to 1.