Windows 10: Windows Firewall not working

I'm trying to set up firewall to block a specific app from accessing the internet. I had it working, but today I changed the hardware in my PC and the same method no longer works. Before I used an outbound rule in Windows Defender Firewall, and told it to "block the connection" for a specific application and I selected the application in "browse". Whenever that rule was enabled, the application wouldn't have access to the internet. Since changing the hardware, this no longer works and I'm not sure why. Any help would be appreciated!

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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.

 

Best free AV and firewall

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

Look into Online Armor for a free firewall.

 

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I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.