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Disable "Firewall & network protection" section in "Windows Security"

Overview​

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This script hides the "Firewall & network protection" section in the "Windows Security" interface. Previously, this interface was called "Windows Defender Security Center" 1.

The "Firewall & network protection" section provides details about the device's firewalls and network connections 2. It shows the status of both the Windows Defender Firewall and any other third-party firewalls 2. However, after using this script, users will no longer see this section in the "Windows Security" interface 3.

This script sets the `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection!UILockdown" registry key to hide the Firewall and network protection area 3.

This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Implementation Details

  • Language: batch

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Disable Defender Firewall category. This category provides scripts to disable the Defender Firewall. This firewall serves as a security gate for your computer. It controls network traffic to and from a computer. It blocks all incoming traffic by default and allows outgoing traffic. It enables users to block connections. For... Read more on category page ▶

Apply now​

Choose one of three ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
  3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

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You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Disable "Firewall & network protection" section in "Windows Security".
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Irreversible Changes

This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.

  1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

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  2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Download revert script​

This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.

Download restore script

Alternative 3. Copy​

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide

  1. Click on Start menu

  2. Type cmd

  3. Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator

  4. Click on Yes to run Command Prompt

Animation showing how to open terminal as administrator on Windows 11

  1. Copy the following code:
Code to apply changes
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection!UILockdown"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection'; $data = '1'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection' /v 'UILockdown' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
  1. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  2. Press Enter to apply remaining code.

Copy restore code​

Copy and run the following code to restore changes:

Revert code
:: Delete the registry value "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection!UILockdown"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "reg delete 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Firewall and network protection' /v 'UILockdown' /f 2>$null"

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