VPN Troubleshooting: Enabling the Windows Firewall in Windows 10

Summary

This article provides instructions to enable Windows Firewall in Windows 10.

 

How-To

Task: To enable Windows Firewall in a Windows 10 device.

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Open your Control Panel by right-clicking on the Start Button and Select "Control Panel"

 

Step 2 - In your Control Panel, select "Windows Firewall"

Step 3 - In the left-side menu, click "Turn Windows Firewall on or off"

 

Step 4 - Select the radio button to turn on the Windows Firewall for all network settings and click "OK"

 

Outcome

You have enabled Windows Firewall in your Windows 10 device.

 

Need additional help?

Visit the ET&S Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

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Details

Article ID: 1306
Created
Fri 7/19/19 5:59 PM
Modified
Fri 9/22/23 1:49 PM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
USNH System Office