Windows 10: 23H2 has changed the firewall and id like to know how to fix it.

I updated to the, 2024-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems KB5041587 on 8/29/24 and since the update I have not been able to get below 100 Ping in only one game Rainbow Six Siege. This was very odd considering that all my other games run about 17-25ms of ping but no matter what server I am in in R6 my ping stays above 100. I have yet to see it drop to 99 at all ever. I looked up if the 23H2 update messed with the firewall and when it said it did I instantly got to work trying to problem solve this issue. I have also realized that somehow the firew

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Good Antivirus + Firewall

I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.

 

Firewall

Hello,

It is recommended to turn on your Firewalls to prevent your computer from unauthorized access and being vulnerable. Based on your issue description, it looks like you wanted to turn off Windows Firewall. To turn off Windows Firewall, kindly follow the steps
below:

• On Start, scroll down to Windows System > Control Panel > System
  and Security > Windows Firewall.
• Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
• Under the appropriate network setting, select Turn on Windows Firewall.
  • Note: If your PC is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your .administrator

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Windows firewall

I followed the steps and troubleshooter could not identify the problem. No changes were made to my computer since the problem started, except for a windows update or two.