I'm managing endpoint security policies through Intune and need to disable the Windows Firewall on a specific computer just for a bit of troubleshooting. I have admin access, but I'm looking for the fastest way to do it. There are quite a few people making it seem like it's a big deal, but I'm only testing on one machine and not the entire network. Any tips? Thanks!
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If you really need to disable it, you can do it through the Windows Firewall settings in the Control Panel or use the command line. Just run 'netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off' to turn it off, and remember to turn it back on after testing!
Honestly, I don't see why there's such a fuss. Disabling the firewall temporarily for troubleshooting can be a reasonable approach! Just make sure it’s while you're on a trusted network. You can re-enable it right after testing to keep things secure.
Totally agree! Just keep in mind that it’s good to check other logging options too, like Wireshark, which can give you packet details without disabling the firewall.
Okay, so disabling the firewall on an individual machine temporarily makes sense as a troubleshooting step. Just be sure it's not exposed to the internet while you're doing that! Otherwise, it’s a straightforward method for testing connectivity issues.
Right? It's a common troubleshooting step. Just re-enable it immediately afterward to be safe!
Just be careful not to leave it off longer than necessary. It’s all fun and games until you forget!