How to Restore the Default Windows Firewall Settings in Windows 7
Information
This will show you how to undo all of the changes you have made to the Windows Firewall settings and restore them back to the original default settings in Windows 7.
Warning
Restoring the default settings removes all of the Windows Firewall settings that you have made up to that point, for all network (Public and Private) location types. This might cause some programs that you have allowed through the firewall to stop working.
EXAMPLE: Default Windows Firewall Exceptions Settings NOTE:These are the program exceptions that are allowed through Windows Firewall to have internet or network access.
Hello Shawn
I tried to set Win 7 native firewall but I think I made some errors.
My question is,"If I click to 'restore daults' will this not allow some programs or just ask me to allow them once again.?"
I want to start from scratch, so to speak.
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This will reset Windows Firewall completely back to it's default settings. If anything loses internet/network connection afterwards, then you could just add it to the exception list for it to regain access again.
If you like, you might try either the free TinyWall or Windows 7 Firewall Control program. It'll help make using Windows Firewall easier.
System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell OS Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit CPU Intel R i5 3.3Ghz Motherboard Dell 2.6 Memory 6 GB Graphics Card Nvidea GT 420 Sound Card Nvidea Hi Def Monitor(s) Displays Dell pnp
PSU Dell xps 8300 Case Dell Balck Cooling unknown Hard Drives Seagate 931 GB
System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell OS Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit CPU Intel R i5 3.3Ghz Motherboard Dell 2.6 Memory 6 GB Graphics Card Nvidea GT 420 Sound Card Nvidea Hi Def Monitor(s) Displays Dell pnp
PSU Dell xps 8300 Case Dell Balck Cooling unknown Hard Drives Seagate 931 GB