Windows 10: i just allowed a potentially malicious app through my firewall, what should i do?

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  1. CS1_244
    cs1_244 Win User

    i just allowed a potentially malicious app through my firewall, what should i do?


    I just allowed an app that I think might be malicious through Windows Firewall, it was a complete oversight I just kind of pressed the allow button with zero thought. I've already removed all iterations of the app from the firewall using the allow an app through windows firewall program, but I'm worried if it will still affect my network, and if it was already too late by the time I had removed it from the firewall I removed it a couple minutes after allowing it. Sort of panicking right now as I don't want to just completely destroy my network and all the devices on it. Is there any way if I

    :)
     
    cs1_244, Aug 2, 2022
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  2. JOHN SARC
    John Sarc Win User

    Windows Firewall blocks App Store from downloading new apps

    Hi,

    Let's try to check if the app store you're referring to if it's really blocked by Windows Firewall. See these steps:

    • Open Windows Firewall from the taskbar >
      Firewall & network protection       > Allow an app through firewall.
    • A new window will show up containing the list of the apps that ca be allowed through Firewall.
    • Look for the app you want to be accessed, and make sure that the Domain, Private and Public are ticked. That would allow the app store to be accessed.

    Let us know what happens after doing the suggestion.
     
    John Sarc, Aug 2, 2022
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  3. AMIT(KUMAR)
    Amit(Kumar) Win User
    Allow an app through Windows Firewall

    Hello,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I will help you regarding this.

    I request you to try the below steps:

    • Right click on Start menu icon.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Now select Windows Firewall.
    • Select "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall" from left hand side pane.
    • Select the app which you want to allow.


    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Aug 2, 2022
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  4. HTCONEM9USER
    hTconeM9user Win User

    i just allowed a potentially malicious app through my firewall, what should i do?

    Windows Firewall - "allowed apps and features"

    Right Click Button Start button
    Then Control Panel
    Then Scroll to Windows Firewall
    Then click Allow an app or features through Windows Firewall
    That is where you want to look
    You will find all the entries listed there
     
    hTconeM9user, Aug 2, 2022
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