Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer. No Filtering - Windows Firewall is turned off. The user can block the programs he doesn't want to allow initiating outbound connections. Low Filtering - Outbound connections that do not match a rule are allowed. Only the programs that you allow can initiate outbound connections. Medium Filtering - Outbound connections that do not match a rule are blocked. This profile blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer. High Filtering - All outbound and inbound connections are blocked.

Windows Firewall Control offers four filtering modes which can be switched with just a mouse click: This is the best tool to manage the native firewall from Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2012. It runs in the system tray and allows the user to control the native firewall easily without having to waste time navigating to the specific part of the firewall. Windows Firewall Control is a powerful software that extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides new extra features that make the app even better.

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