How to block/Allow Specific Programs Using Window Firewall

Now that the internet usage is getting more importance and inceased day by day, the need to have your computer secured over the internet should not be taken for granted so, instead of having to disconnect your entire computer from the Internet, you can simply use windows firewall to block specific programs using the inbuilt firewall technology that came with Window Operating System .

  You should learn how to use Windows Firewall to block specific programs because some programs can be  very dangerous  and constitute security hazard if they have been modified to receive and send information when unnecessary for that particular applications runtime environment and you do not take proper precautions.

You must use some sort of program or Firewall to block specific programs. These  dangerous applications in question can track your browsing, memorize your searches or even worse your passwords.

 This application may be useful  when disconnected from Internet but a threat if connected.

 Windows firewall allows you to block incoming connections, or block outgoing connections independently.

STEP TO USE WINDOW FIREWALL

1,  Go to Control Panel, search for the firewall symbol ( as shown below) to click

             

 2,  The next diagram  below would appear immdiately you clicked  the firewall symbol.
     

                        

 

 

   3,   Move your mouse cusor to the left plane and ckick 'Advance Security'. The diagram below should be same as your after clicking advance security

4, Move to the left plane again and click 'Inbound Rule' to start creating a rule by clicking 'New Rules' from the right hand side plane

5, Click “New Rule” Once you have clicked “New Rule” select the “Program” option and press “Next“ as shown below.

6,  Now select “This Program Path” you must define a path. Basically choose the program you want the firewall to block or allow. You will need to to this in the root of the program in your “Program Files” on your “C:/” drive and NOT just select the shortcut on your desktop. The “Browse” button is useful here.

7, The next window should look like the one shown below

     8, Follow the instruction with these last two diagrams

By ticking all three boxes you are completely blocking this programs access

 

Finally type a unique name for the application you have allowed or dissallowed . From here you can still go back to view all you have done.