Windows 10: How to permanently block a program from communicating with the internet

Hello! I have an OLD version of a 3D modeling software that I want to completely block from having any sort of internet access. I have set up the firewall inbound and outbound rules for this software multiple times, but somehow it still finds a way to get through even though the rules are in place. I have even tried to change host.txt settings to block the website from connecting to my system, but that doesn't seem to work either. Am I doing something wrong here that still allows the software and website to connect? Are there any other alternatives that I can try to permanently block them fro

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Block ALL Programs Except Allowed Ones

You can block programs using Windows Defender, for example (ignore the strange title): Please Wait... | Cloudflare E.g.

 

Programs not communicating with internet

Hi there! I am Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

I suggest you to try the steps provided on this link by Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20 to fix this issue:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Hope this helps

Sincerely,

Louie

 

Internet Explorer 11 Programs Tab Disappears When Clicked

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  What exactly do you mean by program tab disappears after you click it?
  
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  Do you face this issue specific with program tab or all the tab?
  

I suggest you to open Internet Option from Command prompt and check if it helps.

Follow the steps to open Internet Options.

1. Press windows + R and type
inetcpl.cpl.

2. After opening the Internet options check if the issue still persist.




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