Block program windows firewall vista

If we scroll down, we can see that we can set up IPsec connections here. Here it is referred to as communication authentication or Connection Security Rules, but actually we are configuring IPsec here. IPsec is used to secure IP traffic from one computer to the other. Notice that on the right-hand side of the Console windows we have Actions. We can import and export all our firewall settings. Also, here we can find the Properties button. We can also go to properties if we right-click on the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

In the Properties window we can customize settings based on profiles. Notice the Domain, Private and Public Profile tabs.

In each profile we can specify the Firewall state on or off. For example, common settings for Domain Profile could be that the firewall is turned off. This is the case because administrators manage our Firewall from central location. However, in Private and Public profiles we want to have our Firewall turned on. In the Custom Settings windows we can set how notifications are displayed, or how to respond to multicast or broadcast network traffic.

Also, we can select how to merge local rules and rules set trough Group Policy. Logging is great for troubleshooting. We can change the default size limit of the file, and what to do with dropped packets and successful connections. In the fourth tab we can see IPsec Settings. When we go back to the Overview window we can see that the Firewall is turned off for Domain Profile. We assume that we have some kind of enterprise firewall protecting our whole network in this case. On the left-hand size we select to customize our Inbound and Outbound rules.

By default, all externally initiated traffic is blocked unless we have made an inbound rule exception. In contrast, outbound rules are wide opened by default which means that any traffic is allowed out. Now, notice that each rule in Inbound Rules are several times in the list. We can see if it is enabled or not and short description. On the General tab in the Action section we see IPsec related configuration.

Also, important tab is Users and Computers. This is where we can configure which computers and users are allowed to use this rule. On the Protocols and Ports tab we can see which protocols and which port this rule applies to. On the Scope tab we can set which IP addresses are allowed to use that particular service. On the Advanced tab we can select to which profiles and which interfaces does this rule apply to.

New Inbound Rule Wizard will open. In the first step we have to select what type of rule we want to create. Open the Control Panel on your computer. On the next screen, uncheck the little box next to the program that you want to block in Windows Firewall.

Note: Checking the box allows the program to access network resources on your computer. Locate a program you wish to block. The list of programs in the middle of the page displays all programs that Windows Firewall is either blocking or allowing; you can scroll down it to find your specific program.

Add a program to the list if necessary. If you can't find your program in the list, you can add it by doing the following: Click Allow another app Click Browse Go to the location of the app or program file usually an EXE that you want to block. Select the app or program file. Click Open , then select the program's name in the window and click Add if it doesn't automatically add. Click the checkmark to the left of the program. Doing so should remove the checkmark, thereby blocking the program through Windows Firewall.

If there is no checkmark to the left of the program, Windows Firewall is already blocking the program. Click OK. Choose the option "Allow another app," and find your program on the computer. Not Helpful 19 Helpful When the program is unchecked, it means it's only temporarily blocked. It will unblock after a certain period of time. If you wish to fully block it, remove it from the list. Not Helpful 22 Helpful Cookies can be blocked via your browser settings.

Additionally you can deselect the option to store cookies on your computer, and clear existing ones by getting a legitimate anti-malware program. Not Helpful 10 Helpful Most modern modems, or modem and router combos, have firewall settings.

Google the make and model and you should be able to find a description of how to log in and change the firewall settings. Also, in some very rare cases, ISPs will block certain types of traffic. Not Helpful 7 Helpful 4. What do you mean by " Not Helpful 7 Helpful 2. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Blocking a program through the Firewall is a good way to prevent persistent malware or bloatware from slowing down your computer. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.

If you don't know where the program you want to block is, you can find it by right-clicking the program's shortcut, clicking Open file location , and repeating until you get to the program's folder. Blocking a Windows program through Firewall may cause some Windows processes to stop working. You Might Also Like How to. How to. About This Article. DD's post on October 16, Hi Taupo, The link is good, however i wanted to block internet explorer with windows firewall.

In reply to stuckfree's post on October 23, Just hide it so it doesnt appear in windows. DD's post on October 23, Hi Taupo, What do you mean hide it, it does means hide the internet explorer icon or delete it from start menu? This site in other languages x.