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How to Configure your Firewall Rules for Windows Activation
Here’s how to configure the firewall rules for Windows activation
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Updated onOctober 19, 2023
updated onOctober 19, 2023
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If you are facing difficulties during Windows activation, it could be due to thefirewall blocking the port or the program, and hence, it’s recommended to configure the rules.
When the Windows Firewall is turned on, it tries to protect your device from any external threats by disabling the internet connection, hence preventing the activation process.
What ports need to be open for Windows activation?
The ports that need to be enabled for Windows activation are as follows:
The above are the default ports required for the Windows activation process; however, if you are facing an issue, chances are that the administrator has changed the port values.
If you want to use WSUS for tasks likedeployment or patch management while upgrading Windows 11, you can configure the server to use alternate ports.
In this post, we will guide you on configuring the firewall rules for Windows activation.
How do I enable Firewall rules for Windows activation?
Before you proceed with the below process, make sure that you run the below checks to rule out other issues:
If none of the above steps help you to fix the issue, you can try configuring the Firewall rules to facilitate Windows activation as shown below.
This way, you can successfully create Windows Defender Firewall rules to allow Windows activation.
What are the default Windows Firewall rules?
By default, theWindows Defender Firewall will blockeverything unless there’s an exception rule created. This setting overrides the exceptions.
For example, the Remote Desktop feature automatically creates firewall rules when enabled.
You have successfullyconfigured the Windows Firewall rules, and there should be no problem during Windows Activation.
At the same time, you may want to confirmif the Firewall is blocking a port or a program, and hence, we guide you on how to check the firewall settings and configure them. For more information about firewalls, check our guide on how toremove duplicate rules in Windows Firewall.
However, if it’s theWindows activation key that’s not working, you can refer to our comprehensive guide for some practical solutions.
If you encounter any other issues during Windows activation, do let us know in the comments box below.
More about the topics:firewall,Windows 11
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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