Restore Defaults

This task restores Windows Firewall to its default settings, and clears out any additions you’ve made to the Allowed Apps list. This may cause networking applications such as instant messaging programs and remote control programs like VNC to stop working until you reinstall them, but it will re-secure your computer and restore the functioning of standard services such as file and print sharing.

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