Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
See AlsoHow to Setup a Firewall in 6 Steps for Your Small BusinessWhat is a Firewall and Why Do I Need One? | Definition from TechTargetFirewalls, Intrusion Prevention and VPNs | Information SecurityThe Windows Firewall page opens, as shown in .
Figure 7: Windows Firewall page
Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
The Customize Settings page opens, as shown in .
Figure 8: Customize Settings page
Select Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) for both Home or work (private) network location settings and Public network location settings, and then click OK.
Figure 9: Disabling the Windows firewall
