Buzz
Having a backup of Windows Firewall is very convenient. If you have a computer system or if you reinstall the operating system on your computer, you can quickly restore the firewall adjustments.
GUIDE: BACKUP AND RESTORE FIREWALL RULES ON WINDOWS 10
On Windows 10, there are numerous methods to create a backup of the Windows Firewall. You can utilize the Windows Firewall with Advanced Setup or utilize Command Prompt to accomplish this task.
Method 1. Using Windows Firewall with Advanced Setup
Step 1: Open the Run dialog (Windows key + R) and type wf.msc. The Windows Firewall with Advanced Setup window will appear.
Step 2: To backup your Windows Firewall settings, right-click on Windows Firewall with Advanced Setup on Local Computer and select Export…
Step 3: Choose the storage directory and name the backup file then select Save.
Example: as depicted, the file name tmpfirewall.wfw is placed in the directory D:\Mytour
Step 4: To restore the settings you've backed up, right-click on Windows Firewall with Advanced Setup on Local Computer and select Import…
Step 5: A warning dialog box will appear stating that restoring data will overwrite your current settings. Click Yes to proceed.
Step 7: Locate the *.wfw file you previously backed up and click Open to restore the backups.
Method 2. Using Command Prompt to backup and restore Windows Firewall
Step 1: Launch Command Prompt with Administrator privileges
Step 2: To backup Windows Firewall Policy settings, type netsh advfirewall export “path to the folder you want to backup” then press Enter. Example: If Mytour wants to backup to d:\Mytour\tmpfirewallbackup.wfw, they will type netsh advfirewall export “d:\Mytour\tmpfirewallbackup.wfw” with d:\Mytour as the partition name and the folder containing the exported file named tmpfirewallbackup.wfw
Step 3: To restore the Windows Firewall Policy settings, you can follow a similar approach by typing netsh advfirewall import “path to your backup file” then press Enter.
Example: If Mytour's Windows Firewall backup file is located at d:Mytour mpfirewallbackup.wfw, Mytour will type netsh advfirewall import “d:Mytour mpfirewallbackup.wfw”
Step 4: Both methods result in a backup file with similar quality and configuration. Therefore, you can utilize both methods concurrently to restore and backup your Windows Firewall.
Here is a guide on how to backup and restore Firewall Rules on Windows 10. Through this article, you will acquire additional knowledge about Firewall on Windows 10. Backup and restore are crucial in Windows 10. They help you establish a firewall system, block or allow applications. Additionally, backup and restore enhance the security of your computer, preventing illegal intrusion of viruses, and eliminating viruses before they infiltrate your computer.
Learn how to enable or disable the Windows 11 firewall in detail with Mytour's comprehensive guide. If you're using Win 11, refer to this article here.
- More: Enable Windows 11 Firewall
