Enabling or disabling system components such as Windows Firewall requires some technical knowledge and can be done through the Windows Control Panel.
To enable or disable Windows Firewall:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel by searching “Control panel” in the search bar. In the Control Panel, select “System and Security” and then click on “Windows Firewall.”
2. The Windows Firewall page will load where you can see both the “Turn Windows Firewall On or Off” option. Click this option to open a new page.
3. Here you can select either the “On (recommended)” option to enable Windows Firewall or the “Off” option to disable it. If you choose the “On” option, you will be prompted to select the option you prefer—whether it’s to block all incoming connections, or to allow all incoming connections with the exception of those defined by the user.
4. Once you have chosen the option you want, click “OK” to save the changes.
If you wish to disable other system components, such as Windows Defender or an Anti-malware program, you can also do it from the Windows Control Panel.
1. Open the Windows Control Panel by searching “Control panel” in the search bar. In the Control Panel, select “System and Security” and then click on the corresponding item you would like to disable. For example, if you would like to disable Windows defender, click on “Windows Defender.”
2. This will open the corresponding page in the control panel. Depending on the component, you may have different options available to disable. Typically, if the component is disabled, there will be an “Enable” button available rather than a “Disable” button. If this is the case, click the “Enable” button to disable the component.
3. Once you have confirmed the changes, click “OK” to save them.
Disabling system components can be extremely useful for troubleshooting or when you need to free up system resources, but you should always proceed with caution and make sure you know what you’re doing beforehand. It’s best to consult a professional if you’re unsure about how to go about enabling or disabling system components.