How to override the firewall in Win11 that is blocking a specific program?

To remove the restriction of a program being blocked by the Windows 11 firewall, follow these steps:

1. Open the settings menu in Windows 11. You can do this by clicking on the “Start” button and then clicking on the gear icon to open the settings menu. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut “Win + I” to quickly open the settings menu.
2. Click on the “System” option in the settings menu.
3. Choose “Windows Security” under system options.
4. Select “Firewall and Network Protection” in the Windows Security menu.
5. Click on “Allow apps to communicate through the firewall” in the firewall and network protection menu.
6. Click on “Change Settings” in the firewall menu to allow the application.
7. A dialog box will appear at this point, showing a list of current allowed or blocked applications. If you want to remove restrictions for a specific program, you can locate its entry and check the checkbox next to it.
8. Click the “OK” button to save the changes.

Now, the program should be able to pass through the Windows 11 firewall. Please note that lifting the firewall restrictions may reduce the security of the system, so make sure you trust the program. If you are unsure about the security of a program, it is best to keep the firewall restrictions in place.