How to Turn Off Firewall in Windows 10 2020

The Windows Firewall is built to help prevent unauthorized users from accessing files and resources on your computer. A firewall is a must-have if you are concerned about the safety of your computer. In this feature, I will guide you on how to turn off the Firewall in Windows 10 in 4 different methods. Each of these methods has been instructed step-by-step included with pictures.

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However, For a variety of reasons, many users are interested in either activating or disabling their Windows Firewall. Many may want to use a particular firewall, and some may have switched theirs off by mistake. So, here’s how you can turn off Firewall in Windows 10 in 4 different methods:

Method 1. Turn Off Windows Firewall in Windows 10 using Windows Security

Step 1. Type Windows Security in the search box and press Enter to open the Windows Security app.

Windows Security

Step 2. Click on Firewall & Network Protection.

Step 3. Here, you will see the Firewall status for the following network profiles:

• Domain network
• Private network
• Public network

Step 4. To turn off the Firewall completely for all, click on each of the three and then switch to the Off position.

Step 5. To turn back on the Firewall completely for all, click on each of three and then switch to the On position.

Method 2. Turn Off Firewall in Windows 10 using Control Panel

Step 1. Type Control Panel in the search box and press Enter to open the Control Panel app.

Control Panel

Step 2. Click on Windows Defender Firewall.

Step 3. Click on Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

Step 4. Turn off Firewall for both Private network settings and Public network settings and then click OK.

To turn back on the Windows Firewall, follow the above-mentioned steps then turn on Firewall for both Private network settings and Public network settings and then click OK.

Method 3. Turn Off Windows Firewall in Windows 10 using Command Prompt

Step 1. Right-click on the Start Menu button then select Command Prompt (Admin) or simply type CMD in the search box and run it as an administrator.

Command Prompt

Step 2. Type the following command then press Enter to turn OFF the Windows Firewall in Windows 10 via Command Prompt:

netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off 

Step 3. Type the following command then press Enter to turn back ON the Windows Firewall in Windows 10 via Command Prompt:

netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on 

Method 4. Turn Off Windows Firewall in Windows 10 via Windows PowerShell

Step 1. Right-click on the Start Menu button then select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or simply type Windows PowerShell in the search box and run it as an administrator.

PowerShell

Step 2. Type the following command then press Enter to turn OFF the Windows Firewall in Windows 10 via PowerShell:

Set-NetFirewallProfile -Enabled False 

Step 3. Type the following command then press Enter to turn back ON the Windows Firewall  via PowerShell:

Set-NetFirewallProfile -Enabled True 

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Conclusion

That’s it! Generally, Windows 10 turns on Firewall by default and notifies you each time when it blocks a new app. For system security, you are not recommended to turn off the Windows Firewall. However, if you need to install another third-party anti-virus software, then you may have to turn off Firewall in case of software conflicts or just in case multiple defensive software slows down your PC.