So, you have decided to disable the Windows firewall. Before you do this, you need to know why it is needed at all, because the developers of the operating system invented it for a reason.
If you configure the firewall correctly, it will protect your computer well from various intrusions from the outside. It is possible to configure this firewall so that each individual program receives its own individual permission to access the Internet. It is very comfortable. Especially when a virus got on the computer and it wants to transfer some data. Without your consent, this will not happen.
You also need to know why you need to disable Windows Firewall. If all of a sudden, which is most likely to happen, you install some kind of antivirus, or a special firewall, you may experience various problems and conflicts.
To avoid such inconveniences, it is recommended to disable the firewall and leave only the antivirus.
Next, we will tell you how to turn off this whole thing so that there are no problems, and the system works stably.
Windows 7 Firewall : Configure .
You can get to the place where we will make the settings in different ways. There is a long way, and a shorter one. The article will discuss both.
The first way.
This option is shorter and more convenient, especially because it is an "advanced user". We need to open the "run" menu. Press the “Windows” + R key combination at the same time. Next, enter the command "shell: ControlPanelFolder".
After that, all the elements of the control panel will open where you can select the firewall settings item .
The second way.
This method is longer, and is designed for those who are easier to do a lot of manipulation, but simple.
Click the Start menu. Next, click on the "Control Panel". We find the subgroup "System and Security". Then, on the left side you will have a whole list of subcategories of settings. You don’t need to touch anything there.
On the right side we find the Windows Firewall item and click there. Now you are in the right place for us.
Configure connections.
On the left side, select the item that says about turning on and off. You will have a whole list of your Internet connections or local networks. For each network, click off. Save.
Do not rejoice. Because this is not the end. You have just indicated that you do not need to use it for these connections. Now you need to completely disable the Firewall service.
Disabling a service.
Launch the "run" window. (If you forget, this is done using the “Windows” + R keys). We enter services.msc there.
After that, you will see a whole list of various services that are registered in your operating system. We find there the Windows Firewall item. After you find it, double-click on it to open a further settings window.
You must be in the General tab. There should be a button with the inscription "Stop" on it. Next, look at the “Startup Type” setting. We select the item "Disabled" there.
We save the whole thing by pressing the "OK" button.
Settings in msconfig.
But this is not the last setting. Now run the Run dialog again, but this time enter the msconfig command.
You will be in the “general” tab. It is intended for other purposes. We are interested in the Services tab. We are looking for the item Windows Firewall. Turn it off. To do this, uncheck the box next to this inscription. Save.
After clicking the “OK” button, you will get a system window with a suggestion to restart the system. Please note that there is a clause that says about the further display of this warning. You can check it there.
Remember, if you specify that this message is no longer there, then what you will do this time (reboot the system or not) will continue to happen this way and always in the future with any change in this category of settings (msconfig).
Save. Reboot the computer. Your firewall is now completely disabled.