Windows 10: How to config firewall to block all for one program but allow somw

Trying to configure my Windows 10 (Enterprise) to block all from a specific program but to allow some ports for that program. For example, on my Windows 10 work PC I am running Oracle VirtualBox. I need to block all external network access to VirtualBox e.g. Internet and alike, but allow all internal networking e.g. corporate Git/file servers.

I seem to be able to only block everything or allow everything (for VirtualBox). Don't seem to be able to get something in between. I have tried specific blocking rules - no luck. I have tried to block all, then provide an allow rule to override - no luck.

I understand the presendence is: blocked with override, blocked, allowed.

Please advise on how to configure Windows firewall to either: block everything for a program but allow certain ports for a certain program, or block certain ports for a certain program.

FYI: I have two NICs configured on VMs, NAT and Host-only.

Thanks in advance...

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FIREWALL IS BLOCKING CERTAIN PROGRAMS

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

I will be glad to help you with the issue you have with the computer. I understand the frustration when things don't work the way it should.

One of the most common problems when using a network firewall is that it sometimes blocks network traffic that you want to allow.

Please follow the below step to troubleshoot with the issue:

• Open the “Control Panel“.
• Select “System and Security.
• In the Windows Firewall section, select “Allow a program through Windows Firewall“.
• Unchecking the box to the left of the application name disallows it from accessing network resources, while checking it allows access.
• If the program you wish to block or unblock is not listed, you can click the “Allow another program…” button to add it. Choose the application in the list and select “Add“. If the program is not in this list, use the “Browse…”
  button to select the program file manually.

Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, I will be glad to help you further.

Thank you.

 

I need a firewall that allows me to easily block / unblock programs.

Yep, I don't care what program it is, but if anyone knows of a program that simply lets me right click a desktop .exe icon and from the list it will bring up, just have a direct shortcut in that list to block it in firewall with a single click... would be fantastic. If that doesn't exist its fine, an extra 2-3 clicks isnt going to kill me lol

 

I need a firewall that allows me to easily block / unblock programs.

Remind us all of your Windows version?