As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

The article has been updated with new info from Microsoft indicating that it has issued a fix for the Windows Firewall error a new preview cumulative update. Last ...

Today, Microsoft has released builds 22624.1680 and 22621.1680 (KB5025303) to the Beta Channel for Windows 11 Insiders. The company writes in its blog post: Hello Windows Insiders, today we are ...

At the end of June, Microsoft released Windows 11 setup and recovery updates (KB5062233/ KB5060843/ KB5062197/ KB5061090) following the month's non-security previews for 24H2 (KB5060829) and 23H2/22H2 ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers invalid Windows Firewall errors after rebooting Windows 11 24H2 systems with the June 2025 preview update installed. The bug has been fixed in the ...

Windows 11 will no longer add SMB1 Windows Defender Firewall rules when creating new SMB shares starting with today's Canary Channel Insider Preview Build 25992 build. Before this change and since ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

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In today's world of permanent Internet connectivity, whether through Wi-Fi or Ethernet, a firewall is an essential component of your device's security. This software – or in some cases, a separate ...

Networking issues have long been the bane of PC users, and they're right up there with printer problems in how annoying they can be. Whether you're rocking the latest high-end networking gear or just ...