Windows Defender and Smart Screen Firewall rule for Windows 8

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by kupo, Aug 25, 2013.

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  1. kupo

    kupo Registered Member

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    Hello, I am planning on blocking outbound connections in Windows Firewall (Windows :cool:. Anyone has ideas what would be the proper rules Windows Defender and Smart Screen (System Wide and Browser). For Windows Defender update, I know it uses Windows Update, since I already have the proper rule for Windows Update, the only rule I want for Windows Defender is to ensure I have proper protection. (Rules for MAPS, etc.,) For Smart Screen, I've read that it is explorer.exe that is checking the file so I guess I'll add firewall rule to explorer.exe, not sure on this one though, and for the browser I guess if I allowed Internet Explorer, it is also allowed? (again not sure).
     
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