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How to turn off/on firewall on Windows 11 from Registry

To turn off the Windows 11 (Pro) firewall through the Registry, use these steps:

  1. Open Start
  2. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry
  3. Open the following path: 
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall
  4. Right-click the “WindowsFirewall” key, select the New menu, and choose the Key option.
  5. Name the key StandardProfile and press Enter
  6. Right-click the “StandardProfile” key, select the New menu, and choose the “DWORD (32-bit) Value” option.
  8. Name the EnableFirewall name and press Enter
  9. Double-click the newly created key and make sure the value is set to “0”.
  10. Click the OK button.
  11. Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the firewall will be disabled after the device startup process.

Enable firewall using Registry

To turn on the Windows 11 firewall through the Registry, use these steps:

  1. Open Start
  2. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry
  3. Open the following path: 
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile
  4. Right-click the EnableFirewall key and choose the Delete option.
  5. Click the OK button.
  6. Restart the computer.

After you complete the steps, the system firewall will enable on Windows 11.

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Create Clonezilla bootable USB with Tuxboot

Create Clonezilla bootable USB with Tuxboot

You can create a Clonezilla USB with the Tuxboot open-source app with these steps:

  1. Download tuxboot from SourceForge. (Select the latest stable version available.)
  2. Double-click the tuxboot-x.x.x.exe file.
  3. Click the Yes button to bypass the warning.
  4. Select the “On-Line Distribution” option.
  5. Use the drop-down menu and select the Clonezilla-live-stable option.
  6. Select the USB Drive option from the “Type” setting.
  7. Select the flash drive from the “Drive” setting.

  •  Click the OK button.
  • Once you complete the steps, before starting your device with the tool, you need to ensure that your device can boot from USB.
  • Typically, you will need to access your device’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) by hitting one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC, or the Delete key during boot.
  • Once inside the firmware, look for the Boot section and make sure the boot order is set to the drive that contains the Windows 10 installation files and do not forget to save the configuration.
  • The BIOS/UEFI can differ depending on the manufacturer and per computer model. As such, check your manufacturer support website for more specific instructions.
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Create a vpn profile and connect to a vpn in Windows 11

Before you can connect to a VPN, you must have a VPN profile on your PC. You can either create a VPN profile on your own or set up a work account to get a VPN profile from your company.

Before you start:

  • If it’s for work, look for VPN settings or a VPN app on your company’s intranet site while you’re at work, or contact your company’s support person.
  • If it’s for a VPN service you subscribe to for personal use, visit the Microsoft Store to see if there’s an app for that service, then go to the VPN service’s website to see if the VPN connection settings to use are listed there.

Once you have your work or personal VPN settings ready:

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Network & internet > VPN > Add VPN.
  2. Under Add a VPN connection, do the following:
    • For VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in).
    • In the Connection name box, enter a name you’ll recognize (for example, My Personal VPN). This is the VPN connection name you’ll look for when connecting.
    • In the Server name or address box, enter the address for the VPN server.
    • For VPN type, choose the type of VPN connection you want to create. You’ll need to know which kind of VPN connection your company or VPN service uses.
    • For Type of sign-in info, choose the type of sign-in info (or credentials) to use. This might be a username and password, one-time password, certificate, or a smart card if you’re connecting to a VPN for work. Enter your username and password in the respective boxes (if required).
  3. Select Save.

If you need to edit the VPN connection info or specify additional settings, such as proxy settings:

  • From the VPN settings page, select the VPN connection you want to edit, select Advanced options, then select Edit next to the details you want to update. Once you’ve made the updates needed select either Save or Apply.
Connect to a VPN

When you have a VPN profile, you’re ready to connect.

Connect to a VPN quickly from your taskbar:

  1. On your taskbar, select the Network, Volume, Battery    icon > VPN.
  2. From the list of VPN connection names, select the one you want, and then select Connect.
  3. If prompted, enter your username and password or other sign in info.

Connect to a VPN from the Windows Settings page: 

  1. Select Start  > Settings  > Network & internet > VPN.
  2. Next to the VPN connection you want to use, select Connect.
  3. If prompted, enter your username and password or other sign in info.

You’ll know you’re connected to a VPN in the following two ways:

  • On the VPN settings page, the VPN connection name will display Connected underneath it.
  • On the taskbar, a blue shield will display when you’re connected to a recognized VPN.
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How to enable/disable Remote Desktop using Command Prompt on

To enable the remote desktop protocol with Command Prompt, use these steps:

  1. Open Start on Windows 10
  2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option
  3. Type the following command to enable the remote desktop protocol and press Enter: 
    reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
  4. (Optional) Type the following command to enable remote desktop through the Windows Firewall and press Enter: 
    netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="remote desktop" new enable=Yes

Once you complete the steps, the protocol will enable on Windows 10, and you will be able to access the device remotely.

Disable Remote Desktop from Command Prompt

To turn off the remote desktop protocol with Command Prompt, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.
  2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
  3. Type the following command to disable the remote desktop protocol and press Enter: 
    reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
  4. (Optional) Type the following command to disable Remote Desktop through the Windows Firewall and press Enter: 
    netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="remote desktop" new enable=No

After you complete the steps, the Remote Desktop service will be turned off, and the Windows Firewall port will be closed. This guide focuses on Command Prompt, but you can use the same commands to manage the remote desktop protocol using PowerShell.

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Change to dynamic IP address (DHCP) from Settings

To enable DHCP to obtain a TCP/IP configuration automatically on Windows 10, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 10
  2. Click on Network & Internet
  3. Click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi
  4. Click the network connection
  5. Under the “IP settings” section, click the Edit button

         

6. Use the Edit IP settings drop-down menu and select the Automatic (DHCP) option

         

7. Click the Save button.

Once you complete the steps, the networking stack configuration will reset, and your device will request an IP address from the DHCP server (usually your router).

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