How Do I Turn Microsoft's Firewall Off?
- 1). Click the "Start" button at the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
- 2). Scroll up to the "Control Panel."
- 3). Click on the "Security Center" icon in the "Control Panel."
- 4). Select "Windows Firewall." Wait for another page to pop up.
- 5). Select "Off (not recommended)" on the new page.
- 6). Click "OK."
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