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FireWall
Avira Free Antivirus - User Manual (Status: 16 Dec. 2013) 160
13. FireWall
Avira Free Antivirus allows you to manage the incoming and outgoing data traffic
depending on computer settings:
Windows Firewall
Starting from Windows 7, Avira Free Antivirus allows the Windows Firewall management
through the Avira product.
13.1 Windows Firewall
Avira Free Antivirus gives you the option of managing directly the Windows Firewall via the
Avira Control and Configuration Center. The following options are available for Windows
Firewall:
enabling Windows Firewall through the Control Center
The FireWall option under Status > Internet Protection allows you to enable or
disable the Windows Firewall by clicking the ON/OFF button.
checking the status of the Windows Firewall through the Control Center
You can check the status of the Windows Firewall under the section INTERNET
PROTECTION > FireWall and restore the recommended settings by clicking the Fix
problem button.