Windows 10: How do I filter and find firewall rules

Is there a way to filter and search/sort firewall rules? Whenever I have a Windows 10 or 11 app firewall problem I have to just scroll and scroll. Should I be using the shell instead, or is there something in the GUI that is just not obvious to my old eyes and just lets you filter or search at all?

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Windows Firewall: Doesn't show blocking rules

Hello!

Today I've blocked all connections of a program by creating a outbound rule in Windows Firewall. However, I now wish to remove it. The problem: I can't find that newly created rule anywhere in the list. The rule does take an effect, since deactivating the
Firewall lets the program run properly. I can only see rules in the list that "allow" stuff, but not those who block things.

What I have tried so far:

- All filters set to "Show all" within the Firewall

- Created the same rule again, doesn't show up

- Created a rule that allows the program, shows up

Any solutions?

 

Windows 10 Firewall won't keep my inbound/outbound rules

Hi,

I realize the inconvenience caused to you regarding the Windows Firewall. I will certainly assist you.

I suggest you to restart the Windows firewall service and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps for the same.

• Press Windows key + R simultaneously for Run.
• Type services.msc and then Enter.
• Right click on the Windows firewall services and then restart the services and check if it helps.

If the issue still persists then I suggest you to remove and then read the Windows fire wall rule.

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back to us with the information required, if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Hello, I've created firewall rules to block several remote ip addresses for inbound connections and Windows firewall 11 is ignoring my custom firewall rules

Hello,

Based on the information you provided, it seems like you have already created custom firewall rules to block several remote IP addresses for inbound connections, but they are not working as expected. You also mentioned that you are still receiving unwanted emails from these IP addresses.

I found a thread on the Microsoft Community forum that discusses a similar issue. One user suggested that you should check if the Windows Firewall service is running and set to start automatically. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter.
   
3. Scroll down to find the “Windows Firewall” service.
   
4. Check if the service is running and set to start automatically. If not, right-click on the service and select “Properties”. Change the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click “OK”.
   

If the service is already running and set to start automatically, you can try resetting the Windows Firewall settings to their default values. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   
2. Type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
   
3. Type the following command and press Enter: netsh advfirewall reset
   
4. Restart your computer.
   

Please note that resetting the Windows Firewall settings will remove all custom rules that you have created. You will need to recreate them after resetting the settings.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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