Windows 10: Windwos Firewall

I'm running build 18252.1000 64bit and windows defender firewall is blocking all traffic.


I'm not deeply technical, but after all the usual troubleshooting and fine-tuning firewall settings, it looks like all traffic is being blocked by defender firewall (no ftp, command pings, etc.). No other virus or firewall is loaded. My router settings are opened up (for this troubleshooting experiment). And if I temporarily install a different firewall it seems to run.


All is well when the firewall is turned off.


Any direction here is greatly appreciated.

Dan


My system: i6700 4GHx, 32GB, gtx1070


Orginal : ***** All traffic blocked by firewall in build 18252.1000 - is it just me?********

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Good Antivirus + Firewall

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.

 

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.

 

firewall

Hi Jackie,

For you to be able to get to your firewall, please follow the steps below:

• Go to start Button.
• Open Windows defender Security Center.
• Then go to Firewall & network protection.
• Then choose a network profile.

We'll look forward to your response.