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      How to disable Windows Defender firewall on Windows 10

        To turn Windows Firewall on or off:

        1. Click the Start button > Settings:



        2. Click Update & Security > Windows Security:



        3. Select Firewall & Network protection:

        4. Select an active network profile:

        5. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to Off. If your device is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. 

         After testing, you can turn the firewall back on in the same way.