Most of us Windows users may not don’t feel the need for such a utility, but if you are one who does, you definitely want to check out Windows Firewall Control. The Windows Explorer Shell integration into the right-click menu of the executable files is a really handy feature! The software lets you manage Firewall settings easily from the System Tray.

Turning off Windows Firewall might make your computer (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to damage from hackers and malicious software. Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer. For example, you might want to block an instant messaging program so add the program to the list of blocked programs. If you want to block a program to communicate through the firewall, you can add it to the list of blocked programs. You can block the programs you do not want to allow to initiate outgoing connections. Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are allowed. For example, you might not be able to send photos in an instant message until you add the instant messaging program to the list of allowed programs. If you want to allow a program to communicate through the firewall, you can add it to the list of allowed programs. Only programs you allow can initiate outgoing connections.

Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are blocked. With this setting, you aren’t notified when Windows Firewall blocks programs, and programs in the list of allowed programs are ignored.

This setting blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer. Programs cannot initiate outgoing connections.

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