

Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer. No Filtering - Windows Firewall is turned off. The user can block the programs he doesn't want to allow initiating outbound connections.

Low Filtering - Outbound connections that do not match a rule are allowed. Only the programs that you allow can initiate outbound connections.

Medium Filtering - Outbound connections that do not match a rule are blocked. This profile blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer. High Filtering - All outbound and inbound connections are blocked. Windows Firewall Control offers four filtering modes that can be readily activated: It runs in the system tray and allows the user to control the native firewall easily without having to waste time navigating to specific parts of the firewall.
