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Enabling or Disabling the Windows Firewall

Step 1

Click on the Start button. Then, click Control Panel.

Click Start and then Control Panel

Step 2

From the Control Panel, double-click Windows Firewall.

Double Click Windows Firewall

Step 3

Click the radio button in front of either On (recommended) or Off (not recommended) to enable or disable the firewall. Then, click the OK button.

Click Either On or Off then Click OK

Congratulations! You have successfully modified your Windows Firewall settings. If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@valdosta.edu or 229-245-HELP (4357). Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.