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    Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10


    How to: Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10

    Hide or Show Firewall and Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10


    Windows 10 Windows Security, which contains Windows Defender Antivirus. When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Defender Antivirus is on and actively helping to protect your device by scanning for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats.

    Windows Defender Antivirus uses real-time protection to scan your downloads and the programs you run on your device. Also, Windows Update downloads updates for Windows Defender Antivirus automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.

    Windows Defender Security Center shows you how Windows Defender Antivirus has been protecting you. It shows you when:
    • Your device was last scanned for threats.
    • Your definitions were last updated. Definitions are files that Windows Defender Antivirus uses to protect your device against the latest threats.
    • The Device performance and health scan was run to ensure your device is operating efficiently.
    Starting with Windows 10 17093, the Account protection and Device security protection areas have been added to the Windows Defender Security Center.

    Windows Defender Security Center has seven areas that protect your device and let you specify how you want your device protected:
    • Controlled folder access.
    • Account protection - Makes it easier for users to protect their identity when signing in to Windows with the new Account Protection pillar in Windows Defender Security Center. Account Protection will encourage password users to set up Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint or PIN for faster sign in, and will notify Dynamic lock users if Dynamic lock has stopped working because their phone or device Bluetooth is off.
    • Firewall & network protection - Manage the settings for Windows Defender Firewall, and monitor what’s happening with your networks and Internet connections.
    • Exploit protection.
    • Device security - Gives you greater insight into the security features integrated in your Windows device. The Device Security page provides you with status reporting and management of security features built into your devices – including toggling features on to provide enhanced protections.
    • Device performance & health - See status about your device’s performance health and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10.
    • Family options - Provides easy access to managing your childrens’ online experiences and the devices in your household.
    Starting with Windows 10 version 1709, the Firewall & network protection area can be hidden from users of the PC. This can be useful if you don't want them to see or have access to this area.

    If you choose to hide the Firewall & network protection area, it will no longer appear on the home page of the Windows Defender Security Center app, and its icon will not be shown on the navigation bar on the side of the app.

    This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the Firewall and network protection area in the Windows Security app for all users in Windows 10.

    *Warning You must be signed in as an administrator to hide or show this area in Windows Security.


    CONTENTS:
    • Option One: Hide or Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security using Local Group Policy Editor
    • Option Two: Hide or Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security using a REG file

    EXAMPLE: "Firewall & network protection" section in Windows Security

    Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]







    OPTION ONE [/i] Hide or Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security using Local Group Policy Editor

    *note The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

    All editions can use Option TWO below.
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

    2. In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
    *Arrow Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows components\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection

    OR

    (Windows build 17661 and later)
    *Arrow Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows components\Windows Security\Firewall and network protection


    Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    3. In the right pane of Firewall and network protection in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Hide the Firewall and network protection area policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)

    4. Do step 5 (show) or step 6 (hide) below for what you would like to do.


    5. To Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security
    A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)

    *note Not Configured is the default setting.

    6. To Hide "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security
    A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)


    Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor.





    OPTION TWO [/i] Hide or Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security using a REG file

    *note The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection

    UILockdown DWORD

    (delete) = Show
    1 = Hide

    1. Do step 2 (show) or step 3 (hide) below for what you would like to do.


    2. To Show "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security
    *note This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Show_Firewall_and_network_protection_in_Windows_Defender_Security_Center.reg

    Download

    3. To Hide "Firewall & network protection" in Windows Security
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Hide_Firewall_and_network_protection_in_Windows_Defender_Security_Center.reg

    Download
    4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

    5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

    7. Restart the computer to apply.

    8. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Brink, Dec 20, 2016
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  2. Karla Alm Win User

    Windows Firewall security alert keeps popping up.

    Hello,

    Windows Firewall plays an important part in helping to protect your computer against virus and security threats. Your concern is cause by a conflicting changes in your security settings. However we suggest that you turn off Security messages for Network
    firewall temporarily to check if the issue persists. Follow these steps:

    • Click Start menu.
    • Type Control Panel.
    • Choose System and Security > Security and Maintenance.
    • On the left side, click Change Security and Maintenance settings.
    • Uncheck the box on the left side of Network firewall.
    • Restart your computer.

    After an hour, enable Network firewall again. We also recommend that you use another browser and check if the issue persists.

    Note: If you disable Windows Firewall for a long period of time, your computer will be more vulnerable to unauthorized access to your network.

    Thanks.
     
    Karla Alm, Oct 26, 2019
    #2
  3. btarunr Win User
    Router Firewall?

    Your router firewall lets you configure basic things like "Attack Protection", "DOS Protection" and service filtering with basic options for disabling HTTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP, SNMP from external networks where you still get your internet from your ISP's gateway and every other communication from the WAN is blocked. You can also set up a service filter list in many cases. This is nifty. Though protection from the router isn't an alternative for even software firewalls, leave alone hardware ones. You will need a good software firewall such as free Zone Alarm / the firewall that comes with your security suite, if you're paranoid about security, else a properly updated Windows installation with the Windows Firewall is a good thing too.
     
    btarunr, Oct 26, 2019
    #3
  4. Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10

    firewall

    Hi Jackie,

    For you to be able to get to your firewall, please follow the steps below:

    • Go to start Button.
    • Open Windows defender Security Center.
    • Then go to Firewall & network protection.
    • Then choose a network profile.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Oct 26, 2019
    #4
  5. Wynona Win User
    Firewall Windows 10... reset?

    Finally, Weybrew!

    Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off

    You should always run Windows Defender Firewall even if you have another firewall turned on. Turning off Windows Defender Firewall might make your device (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to unauthorized access.


    • To turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Firewall & network protection. Choose a network profile, and then under Windows Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On or Off.
    • Note: If your device is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your administrator.

    Learn more about protecting your PC from viruses.




    Last Updated: Apr 30, 2018

    This comes directly from Microsoft and the first sentence says it all! Don't turn off Windows Defender or its firewall!

    Yup, I was wrong and I'm sorry I misled you. Here's the URL:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...wall-on-or-off
     
    Wynona, Oct 26, 2019
    #5
  6. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 26, 2019
    #6
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