How to Temporary Disable Firewall Antivirus

Although having a firewall on is a great thing because it prevents hackers from attacking your computer, sometimes it also prevents certain programs on your computer from running properly. For this reason, you may want to disable your firewall. It is not recommended that you keep your firewall permanently disabled because your computer may become vulnerable to threats over time.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" icon on your desktops toolbar to launch the start menu.

2. Type "Windows Firewall" in the Start Search box and wait for a list of options to show up.

3. Click on "Windows Firewall" under the programs category. A window with the settings of the firewall will pop up.

4. Click the "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" option located on the sidebar on the left side of the window. Another window will pop up with the firewall's on or off options.

5. Select the "Off (not recommended)" option and click OK to disable your firewall. If you need to turn your firewall back on, just repeat these steps and select "On (recommended)" option and press OK.

References

• Windows: Turn Windows Firewall On or Off
• Tech-Recipes: Enable or Disable Vista Firewall