Windows 10: Windows 10 Firewall Issue (1909)

Whenever I block a program from accessing the internet using Windows 10 Firewall Advanced Settings (Inbound/Outbound,it always shows up as checked in the Allowed Apps and Features firewall section. Doesn't a check mark next to a program mean that it has network access through the Windows Firewall? As you can see in the the 1st screenshot, I have blocked Evil Within in the Outbound Rules and in the Inbound Rules *Didn't include a screenshot from the inbound section, but the rule is there and it is active* However, it still appears in the Allowed Apps and Features section with a check mark next to it. It does this with any program that I try to block. Also, with certain programs (such as Steam) when I first install it and run it, it will tell me that it's blocked some features of the program, etc, and so I select Private..yet, when I check the Allowed Apps and Features along with the Advanced Settings it has created rules that allow it access for both private and public access. I've tried setting the Firewall to default settings, but the same thing still occurs.

In the 2nd and 3rd screenshot you can see what happens when I remove the check mark from Evil Within, it disables the private and public blocking rule and for some reason keeps the domain rule active (I'm not in a domain) in the Inbound Rules, but if I check the Outbound Rules it shows that the blocked rule is just fine and is active. What am I doing wrong? Are you only supposed to block Outbound Connections and then leave the Inbound Rules section alone lol?

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Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

Steps to confirm issue:

• Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
• Secondary drive not visible in device manager
• Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

Steps to replicate issue:

• Installing 1909 update

Steps to resolve issue:

• Uninstall 1909 update

Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.

 

windows firewall question

yes i am sure i am having no issues with a router. this is at my work. and i only have issues with the windows 7 firewall.

as for adding ports, i do it the same as what is listed in your picture.

 

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Can Windows Firewall block outgoing connections yet? If not, it's one step above useless.

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