Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall Seems To Reset Previously Set Permissions After Disabling It For...

Hello!I use WSL2 environment to run some Linux-only software and whenever i need this software to access my Windows's localhost, i disable Firewall for WSL network interface with this command:Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Public -DisabledInterfaceAliases "vEthernet WSL" Then i re-enableit as soon as i no longer need to access Windows from WSL.The problem is that after all these manipulations i get Firewall prompts to allow application to access network for all applications that i already allowed. Even file sharing service permissions seem to be dropped as i had to go to Firewall settings a

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Firewall Windows 10... reset?

Finally, Weybrew!

Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off

You should always run Windows Defender Firewall even if you have another firewall turned on. Turning off Windows Defender Firewall might make your device (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to unauthorized access.

• To turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Firewall & network protection. Choose a network profile, and then under Windows Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On or Off.
• Note: If your device is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your administrator.

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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2018

This comes directly from Microsoft and the first sentence says it all! Don't turn off Windows Defender or its firewall!

Yup, I was wrong and I'm sorry I misled you. Here's the URL:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...wall-on-or-off

 

windows defender firewall

Hi Faye,

Third-party antivirus programs usually have their own uninstallers provided by the software developer. We suggest checking the developer's website or contacting their support team for assistance with uninstalling their program. After fully uninstalling the
third-party antivirus software, you may turn on Windows Defender by following these steps:

• Click Start.
• Type Windows Defender Security Center and press Enter.
• Click Firewall and network protection.
• Click Private (discoverable) network and click On.
• Click Public (non-discoverable) network and click On.

Let us know if you have any other concerns about Windows Defender.

 

Firewall Windows 10... reset?

Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Looks like this...
Two ways to get to it, might be more, but its listed under Windows administrator tools. You can also type Windows Firewall, in your search window and it will list it there also. Under the name I put in Bold font. Hope this helps you. *Smile