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NOTE: After you launch the Windows Firewall add-on, the Control Panel applet is only available to the Administrator account. ● General Tab: The General tab provides access to the main three configuration options as shown below. ◦ On (Recommended) ◦ Don't allow exceptions ◦ Off (Not Recommended) When you select Don't allow exceptions, Windows Firewall blocks all requests to connect to the computer, including those from programs or services on the Exceptions tab. The firewall also blocks file and printer sharing and discovery of network devices Using Windows Firewall with no exceptions is useful when connecting to a public network. This setting can help to protect the computer by blocking all attempts to connect to the computer. When you use Windows Firewall with no exceptions, you can still view Web pages, send and receive email, or use an instant messaging program. ● Exceptions Tab: Provides the ability to add program and port exceptions to permit certain types of inbound traffic. The exception settings specify the set of computers for which this port/program is open. Microsoft Windows Firewall 19

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NOTE:
After you launch the Windows Firewall add-on, the Control Panel applet is only available to
the Administrator account.
●
General Tab
: The
General
tab provides access to the main three configuration options as shown
below.
◦
On (Recommended)
◦
Don’t allow exceptions
◦
Off (Not Recommended)
When you select
Don't allow exceptions
, Windows Firewall blocks all requests to connect to the
computer, including those from programs or services on the
Exceptions
tab. The firewall also
blocks file and printer sharing and discovery of network devices
Using Windows Firewall with no exceptions is useful when connecting to a public network. This
setting can help to protect the computer by blocking all attempts to connect to the computer. When
you use Windows Firewall with no exceptions, you can still view Web pages, send and receive e-
mail, or use an instant messaging program.
●
Exceptions Tab
: Provides the ability to add program and port exceptions to permit certain types
of inbound traffic. The exception settings specify the set of computers for which this port/program
is open.
Microsoft Windows Firewall
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