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  1. Windows defender firewall unable to find programs when searching for them through outbound...


    I like to stop certain applications from accessing the network by blocking them however when I went to do it the other day I was getting the “C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable” error. I tried a few things such as making a folder called Desktop in the system profile, copying files from my desktop into etc.. but nothing worked. I then ran sfc /scannow and it picked up a few errors and fixed them. This fixed the no desktop error I was getting. Today I went to check whether everything was still fine. However when I searched for a program, instead of getting the no des

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    JordanButler3, Aug 13, 2022
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    windows defender firewall

    Hi Faye,

    Third-party antivirus programs usually have their own uninstallers provided by the software developer. We suggest checking the developer's website or contacting their support team for assistance with uninstalling their program. After fully uninstalling the
    third-party antivirus software, you may turn on Windows Defender by following these steps:

    • Click Start.
    • Type Windows Defender Security Center and press Enter.
    • Click Firewall and network protection.
    • Click Private (discoverable) network and click On.
    • Click Public (non-discoverable) network and click On.

    Let us know if you have any other concerns about Windows Defender.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Aug 13, 2022
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  3. Windows Firewall blocking program even with inbound/outbound rule enabled.

    Are you running a hardware firewall as well? I have seen windows firewall act goofy and not protect what needs to be protected and let other things slide.
     
    brandonwh64, Aug 13, 2022
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  4. Franzmann Win User

    Windows defender firewall unable to find programs when searching for them through outbound...

    Allowing an executable in the Firewall outbound rules (windows 10)

    Greatings,

    I would like to change firewall rules. I would like outbound connections to be blocked if not specifically allowed. I can do that by going into the advanced rules of the firewall. However when I do, I cannot allow PaleMoon portable in the outbound rules because, probably, it's just an executable not a real program (it doesn't appear in the program list of the control panel and the executable's name is Palemoon-Portable.exe).

    I'd like to know if there is a way to allow this portable version of PaleMoon in the outbound rules of the firewall. I could allow Waterfox but not PaleMoon Portable which hasn't been installed. If I cannot, I'll stick with the default firewall rules to keep my portable version of PaleMoon running.

    Thanks for your attention,
     
    Franzmann, Aug 13, 2022
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