How to disable windows firewall

Using the Windows Firewall App

Windows 11, 10, and 8 users can disable the firewall from the firewall application itself. To start off, press Windows key + R to open the run dialog box. Next, enter firewall.cpl in it and click OK.

Once the firewall application opens, click the Turn Windows Defender Firewall On or Off option on the left sidebar.

Expand the Private Network Settings and Public Network Settings sections and select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall option under both of them.

Finally, close the firewall settings window and you are done. The firewall is turned off.

Make sure you re-enable the firewall afterwards as this is dangerous to leave disabled.