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The firewall is currently disabled.

The firewall is currently disabled.

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captainjeje
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07-15-2023, 08:27 AM
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Windows Firewall should be configured based on your needs. Keeping it ON always can protect against threats but may slow down performance. Turning it OFF might speed things up but leaves you vulnerable to attacks. For private networks, keeping it ON is wise for security; for public use, balance protection with usability. Adjust according to your risk tolerance and requirements.
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captainjeje
07-15-2023, 08:27 AM #1

Windows Firewall should be configured based on your needs. Keeping it ON always can protect against threats but may slow down performance. Turning it OFF might speed things up but leaves you vulnerable to attacks. For private networks, keeping it ON is wise for security; for public use, balance protection with usability. Adjust according to your risk tolerance and requirements.

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RonniMolo4ko_
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07-15-2023, 08:27 AM
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I continue to run it and include exceptions where necessary.
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RonniMolo4ko_
07-15-2023, 08:27 AM #2

I continue to run it and include exceptions where necessary.

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MidBosque
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07-15-2023, 08:27 AM
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It dosen't hurt your computer unless it's getting a virus/ddos attack. I keep it on becuse of the notifications Windows gives me. If you are gonna have a lan server with your friends you should keep it off, but I would suggest you to keep it on.
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MidBosque
07-15-2023, 08:27 AM #3

It dosen't hurt your computer unless it's getting a virus/ddos attack. I keep it on becuse of the notifications Windows gives me. If you are gonna have a lan server with your friends you should keep it off, but I would suggest you to keep it on.

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07-15-2023, 08:27 AM
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I usually turn off my router at home due to the firewall, which adds another layer when trying to fix issues. In the office, we disable the Windows firewall on workstations using group policy and prevent it from being turned on. On servers, the approach varies but generally it stays enabled with a change in the inbound settings—switching from "Block (default)" to "Allow" for all three profiles, except for AD-bound machines that have an extra "Domain" profile. The reason remains the same: we already have stronger security measures in place, making this step unnecessary and potentially disruptive.
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Suqerb
07-15-2023, 08:27 AM #4

I usually turn off my router at home due to the firewall, which adds another layer when trying to fix issues. In the office, we disable the Windows firewall on workstations using group policy and prevent it from being turned on. On servers, the approach varies but generally it stays enabled with a change in the inbound settings—switching from "Block (default)" to "Allow" for all three profiles, except for AD-bound machines that have an extra "Domain" profile. The reason remains the same: we already have stronger security measures in place, making this step unnecessary and potentially disruptive.

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