How to block internet access for specific apps in windows 11

For Outbound Rules

Step 1: Open Windows Defender Firewall and navigate to Outbound Rules

• Click the Start button and type "Windows Defender Firewall".
• Click on Windows Defender Firewall in the search results.
• Click on Advanced Settings on the left sidebar.
• Select Outbound Rules from the left-hand menu.

Step 2: Create a new outbound rule

• Click New Rule on the right-hand side.
• Select Program and click Next.

Step 3: Specify the program path

• Select This program path.
• Click Browse and navigate to the program's executable (.exe) file. This is often found in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files(x86).
• Select the program's .exe file and click Open.
• Click Next.

Step 4: Block the connection

• Choose Block the connection and click Next.

Step 5: Set the rule to apply and name it

• Check the boxes for Domain, Private, and Public to ensure the block is applied across all network types.
• Click Next.
• Give the rule a descriptive name (e.g., "Block [Program Name]") and optionally add a description.
• Click Finish.

For Inbound Rules

Step 1: Open Windows Defender Firewall and navigate to Outbound Rules

• Click the Start button and type "Windows Defender Firewall".
• Click on Windows Defender Firewall in the search results.
• Click on Advanced Settings on the left sidebar.
• Select Outbound Rules from the left-hand menu.

Step 2: Create a new outbound rule

• Click New Rule on the right-hand side.
• Select Program and click Next.

Step 3: Specify the program path

• Select This program path.
• Click Browse and navigate to the program's executable (.exe) file. This is often found in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files(x86).
• Select the program's .exe file and click Open.
• Click Next.

Step 4: Block the connection

• Choose Block the connection and click Next.

Step 5: Set the rule to apply and name it

• Check the boxes for Domain, Private, and Public to ensure the block is applied across all network types.
• Click Next.
• Give the rule a descriptive name (e.g., "Block [Program Name]") and optionally add a description.
• Click Finish.

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