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  1. EMILFREDERIKSEN
    emilfrederiksen Win User

    Windows firewall and ports


    Dear allI have some questions regarding Windows Firewall and Ports1.How do I best close Ports in Windows?With the Outbound / Indbound firewall rules?2.Deleting a rule is that the same as if is not activated?Or does it get activated when the App requests it?3.League of Legends app is neither in Outbound or Indbound rulesHow can I still connect to their servers and play?4.Hearthstone was deactivated in both Inbound and Outbound rulesI could still connect to itHow can that be? I have the same Firewall profile as this:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/ics/imag

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    emilfrederiksen, Jun 11, 2021
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  2. THRILL KILL
    THRiLL KiLL Win User

    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.
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Jun 11, 2021
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  3. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User
    Opening specific ports in Windows 10 Firewall

    Hi Don,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    • Have you connected your computer to domain network?

    I suggest you to disable the Firewall wait for 1 hour and check whether the ports are opened automatically or not, please do let us know with the result.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

     
    Karthicka_R, Jun 11, 2021
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  4. LIKHITHA V
    Likhitha V Win User

    Windows firewall and ports

    How to open port in Windows 10 Firewall?

    Hi,



    Follow the steps below and check if you are able to open a portal in Firewall on the computer.



    • Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
      Control panel from the context menu.
    • Select System and Security from the options and click on
      Windows Firewall from right side panel of the window.
    • Click on Advanced settings and select Inbound Rules from left side panel of the window.
    • Click on New Rule under Actions tab from right side panel and select
      Port radio button from the window.
    • Follow the onscreen instructions and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the status of opening port in the Windows 10 Firewall on the computer in the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Jun 11, 2021
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