Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall

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By default, most programs are blocked by Windows Firewall to help make your computer more secure. To work properly, some programs might require you to allow them to communicate through the firewall.

Watch this video to learn how to allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall (1:12)

To allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall

1.       Open Windows Firewall by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type firewall, and then click Windows Firewall.

2.       In the left pane, click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.

Left pane of Windows Firewall

3.       Click Change settings.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

4.       Select the check box next to the program you want to allow, select the network locations you want to allow communication on, and then click OK.

Warning

·         Before allowing a program through the firewall, make sure you understand the risks involved

How to Change Windows 10 Account Password

Change your Windows password

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Your Windows password is the password you use to log on to your computer. You can help keep your computer more secure by changing your Windows password regularly and by using a strong password. For more information about strong passwords, see Tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases.

1.       Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Change a password.

2.       Type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then press Enter.

If you have forgotten your password and you have a password reset disk, you can reset your password. For more information see,Reset your Windows password.

Note

·         If you are logged on as an administrator, you can create and change passwords for all user accounts on the computer.

Warning

·         If you use an administrator account to change a password for another account, any encrypted files or e‑mail messages for that other account will no longer be accessible to the person who was using that account.

How to Fix (DNS not Responding ) Error

"Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding" error message in Windows 7

Resolution

To troubleshoot this problem, try one or more of the following methods.

Method 1: Restart the router

Remove the power cord from the router. After all lights on the router have gone out, wait at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power cord to the router.

Method 2: Configure the TCP/IP settings

Configure the TCP/IP settings. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click View network status and tasks under Networking and Internet.
3. Click Change adapter settings.
4. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.
6. Select Obtain an IPv6 address automatically, select Obtain DNS servers address automatically, and then click OK.
7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
8. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, select Obtain DNS servers address automatically, and then click OK.

Method 3: Use the Ipconfig command-line tool

Use the Ipconfig command-line tool. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, type command prompt in the Search Programs and files box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.
2. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press Enter after each command.
   ipconfig /flushdns
   
   ipconfig /registerdns
   
   ipconfig /release
   
   ipconfig /renew