If your Windows Firewall settings have been changed and your computer is acting funny, don’t worry! You can easily reset the firewall back to its original settings. This guide will show you simple steps to do that on Windows 11.

What is Windows Firewall?
Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by blocking unwanted access from the internet or other networks.

1. Reset Firewall Using the Windows Security App

This is the easiest way to reset your firewall settings.

1. Click the Start button on the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click Settings (the gear icon).

Start menu with Settings option

3. In the Settings window, click Privacy & security on the left side, then click Windows Security.

4. Click the Open Windows Security button.

5. In the Windows Security app, click on Firewall & network protection. You can also open this directly by clicking here.

6. Scroll down and click Restore firewalls to default.

7. When a pop-up appears, click Restore defaults.
8. Click Yes if asked to confirm.

That’s it! Your firewall is now back to its original settings.

2. Reset Firewall Using Advanced Security

If you want to try a different method, you can use the Advanced Security tool:

1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run box.
2. Type wf.msc and press Enter.
3. In the window that opens, click on Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security on Local Computer on the left side.
4. On the right side, find and click Restore Default Policy.
5. Confirm any pop-ups that appear.

3. Reset Firewall Using Command Prompt

If you like using commands, this is a quick way:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. If needed, click the down arrow at the top and select the Command Prompt tab.
3. Type the following command and press Enter:

netsh advfirewall reset

This command will reset your firewall to default settings.

4. Reset Firewall Using PowerShell

Another command option is to use PowerShell:

1. Open Windows Terminal (Admin) again.
2. Choose the PowerShell tab.
3. Type this command and press Enter:

(New-Object -ComObject HNetCfg.FwPolicy2).RestoreLocalFirewallDefaults()

This will also reset your firewall settings back to default.

Summary

• You can reset Windows Firewall using the easy Windows Security app.
• For more control, use the Advanced Security tool.
• If you’re comfortable with commands, use Command Prompt or PowerShell.
• Resetting helps fix problems caused by wrong firewall settings.

Following these simple steps will make sure your firewall is working properly to keep your PC safe from threats.