Windows Firewall - can not untick the box in the Private column


  1. Posts : 54
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    Windows Firewall - can not untick the box in the Private column


    I am in Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall\Allowed Programs (Windows 7).

    I have found the file I wish I block from accessing the Internet in the list.

    I can not untick the box in the 'Home/Work (Private)' column.

    This means it's allowed to access the Internet, I believe.

    Any idea why I can't untick the box?
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  2. Posts : 640
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #2

    Top right of columns click on "Change settings", then you should be able to check something.

    Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall

    Understanding Windows Firewall settings
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  3. Posts : 54
    Windows 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Flatiron said:
    Top right of columns click on "Change settings", then you should be able to check something.

    Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall

    Understanding Windows Firewall settings
    I opened Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

    I set Inbound and Outbound connections both to Allow (for Domain, Private and Public profiles).

    I then created a new Outbound rule for the file.

    Worked a treat (Y)

    Many thanks!
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  4. Posts : 640
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #4
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