The Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems have a built-in firewall that provides security by limiting or preventing unauthorized access to your computer from the Internet. Sometimes a software firewall conflicts with the built-in hardware firewall of the Belkin router; which is why there are instances when you have to disable it.
NOTE: Disabling the Windows Firewall should only be done temporarily to allow downloads or hardware installation on your computer. Changes within the network may require you to re-enable Windows Firewall for your computer’s protection.
Select your computer's operating system (OS) below to learn how to add network profiles manually.
Windows 10
Windows 8/ 8.1
Windows 10
Step 1:
Right-click the Start button and select Control Panel.
Right-click the Start button and select Control Panel.
Step 2:
In the Control Panel, select Windows Firewall.
NOTE: If your Control Panel is on Category view, switch it to Small icons to display the Network and Sharing Center option.
In the Control Panel, select Windows Firewall.
NOTE: If your Control Panel is on Category view, switch it to Small icons to display the Network and Sharing Center option.
Step 3:
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.
Step 4:
On the Customize Settings for each network window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
On the Customize Settings for each network window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
Your Windows 10 operating system’s built-in firewall should now be disabled.
Windows 8/ 8.1
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key on your keyboard and then enter “control panel”.
NOTE: A search box will appear on the right side of the screen.
Press the Windows
key on your keyboard and then enter “control panel”.NOTE: A search box will appear on the right side of the screen.
Step 2:
Click Control Panel to display all of the contents.
Click Control Panel to display all of the contents.
Step 3:
Click Windows Firewall.
Step 4:
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.
Click Windows Firewall.
Step 4:
Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off option.
Step 5:
On the Customize Settings window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
On the Customize Settings window, click the Turn off Windows Firewall radio buttons both under the Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK.
Your Windows 8/8.1 operating system’s built-in firewall should now be disabled.
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