Prevent a Program from Accessing the Internet using the Windows 7 Firewall
Posted By Brent Trahan On July 7, 2009 @ 1:46 pm In Guides, Security | No Comments
Stop a Program from Gaining Unsolicited Internet Access
- Open Control Panel in the Start menu.
- Open Windows Firewall in the Control Panel.
[1]Note: If Windows Firewall is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.
- Select Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall in the left column of the Windows Firewall window.
[2] - Click the Change settings button in the Allowed Programs window.
[3] - Uncheck the program or feature and then click OK to save the changes.
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Stop an Unlisted Program from Gaining Unsolicited Internet Access
What if the program I want to block using the Windows 7 firewall is not listed?
- Follow the steps above.
- When you get to the last step (above) click the Allow another program button.
- Select the program from the Add a Program list or click Browse to find it and then click Add.
[5] - Uncheck the program and then click OK to save the settings.
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