Is Windows 11 Firewall Good Enough?
Most people can get by with the Windows Defender antivirus component without installing a secondaryantivirusor anti-malware package.
Some premium antivirus programs are more highly rated than Defender in catching and eliminating new and unknown malware.
We find the firewall component of Windows Defender is good enough for most situations.
Should I Turn On Windows 11 Firewall?
Without a firewall, your system is vulnerable to external attacks.
Heres how to turn on the Windows 11 firewall:
Right-click theWindows iconon the taskbar.
ClickFirewall & web link protection.
ClickPublic networkto examine your firewall parameters.
If the firewall is on, the Microsoft Defender Firewall toggle will be on.
If the screen looks like this for you, selectRestore settingsto turn the firewall on.
Is Windows Defender the Same as Windows Firewall?
Microsoft Defender is an anti-malware component built into Windows 11.
If you see a reference to the Windows firewall, its the firewall functionality of Defender being referenced.
There is no Windows firewall separate from Defender, as Defender is Microsofts all-in-one anti-malware package.
How Do I Turn On Windows 11 Firewall Automatically?
There is no need to turn on the Windows 11 firewall automatically, as it is enabled by default.
If you dont do anything after installing Windows 11, the firewall will be on automatically and stay on.
If you turn it off for any reason, it will stay off until you turn it back on.
Just follow the steps outlined earlier in this article to turn the firewall back on.
SelectBrowse, then choose the app you want to bypass the Windows firewall.
The best way totest your firewallis from outside your web connection via the internet.
Use a tool likeShieldsUPto run different port and service scans against your web connection IP address.
