How To Reset Firewall Settings

1. Click Start.
2. Search for “Windows Security” and open it.
3. Click on the “Firewall & network protection” option.
4. Click the “Restore firewall” to the default option.
5. Click the Restore button.
6.  Click Yes in the confirmation box.
7. When done, click OK.

Reset Firewall Settings Using Command Prompt

It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with Command Prompt if you want to be able to do things quickly and without errors.Follow these steps to reset the firewall using command prompt.

1. Click Start.
2. In the search bar, type in “Command Prompt” and open it as administrator.
3. Once it opens, copy and paste the following command: “netsh advfirewall reset“
4. Click Enter on your keyboard.
5. Press “Y” for yes when asked if you want to reset firewall settings.

After a few seconds, the process will be done. By applying these steps, your firewall comes to default settings.

How to Allow a Program Through Avast Antivirus

Avast provides multiple layers of protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. Each component works together to shield your computer from various attacks that are happening every day over the Internet.

1. Click the Avast icon in your taskbar and select Open Avast user interface.
2. Select Firewall from the left side menu.
3. If you want to allow all network connections at once by default, without bothering about individual apps, then go with the Always Allowed option
4. If you want to add this specific app, click + Add New App button at the bottom of the program list and choose it from either desktop or Windows Explorer.

Allow Programs Through Avast Antivirus By Using SafeZone Browser

Easily allow programs through Avast Antivirus by using SafeZone Browser. If your computer is protected with avast antivirus then most probably you’re already familiar with its built-in browser called SafeZone. By default all websites are automatically allowed access when opened via this browser but what if the user wants to not only block some sites like shopping portals etc. but also make exceptions? Well, there’s a way how that can be done easily without any headache:

1. Go to the Settings tab on the top left corner of the Avast Internet Security window click the Privacy icon.
2. Make sure to uncheck all boxes under the Block section except for one which is called Allow access to file URLs.
3. If done correctly then there should only be two options left: 

1. Do not allow any sites 
2. Always allow trusted websites (listed below it).

How To Allow a specific Port Through Your Firewall

A port is a communication endpoint used to establish connections, receive information, and exchange data between networked computers. Computers and other devices also have ports, which can be used to allow specific apps or programs through the firewall.

A port is a logical connection point for receiving or transmitting data on your PC/server, which can be used by third-party programs and apps as well. 

Opening some of them might increase the possibility of being hacked but closing all available connections sounds like overkill too, especially if you are not concerned about your privacy that much or have already taken care of it in other ways (like using VPN). 

Also, keep in mind that many important system processes need specific ports open so they can operate correctly. Ports closers are tools designed specifically for blocking/opening certain communications on PCs running Windows OS – x86 or x64 alike via Firewall interface on these systems only.

1. Open Control Panel from Start menu
2. Find Windows Firewall option under Network & Internet
3. Right-click on Windows Firewall and select the Advanced settings
4. Click the “New Rule” button from the Actions panel
5. Now choose the Port option, Give it a name and select TCP or UDP accordingly
6. Click Next Destination port(s)
7. Leave this field as it is,

1. Public: check if you want your rule accessible by everyone 
2. Private: keep unchecked for security purposes 
3. Local IP Address: specify which addresses are allowed through Firewall Change scope option might appear here to – change its default setting to Any IP address so you don’t have to specify each IP you want to allow Get specific option will appear here too – leave it unchecked for now, unless needed

8. Click Next.
9. Click Next one more time and finish creating a new inbound port rule by clicking on the Finish button.

If done properly then your newly created outbound/inbound rules should be listed under the Windows Firewall window with the description added together with its properties.

How To Close A Port In Windows Firewall

Close ports to limit access from the Internet. Ports have been opened in your firewall for a specific program. If you no longer use the program, close those ports so other computers on the network cannot access them.

When you want to close a port in your firewall, simply follow these instructions:

1. Open Control Panel from Start menu
2. Find Windows Firewall option under Network & Internet
3. Select the “Advanced settings”.
4. Click incoming and outgoing rules
5. Click the rule you created.
6. Choose either Delete Rule (if it’s future)or Disable Rule (if it exists already).
7. When done click the OK button for changes to be applied properly.

The Port should now be closed allowing no traffic through this port anymore.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to allow a program through your firewall and close/open ports in Windows Firewall.

Ports closers are tools designed specifically for blocking/opening certain communications on PCs running Windows OS – x86 or x64 alike via Firewall interface on these systems only. If you want some specific application to be able to operate with your PC (to not block it), you will need to make sure the process of allowing it is done properly with your Firewall. There are many tools designed for this purpose but most of them tend to be complicated and only available in paid versions.