Fasten Up Your Windows Devices with Top Fixes for Slow Web Linkage
Most apps and programs on your computer require internet access to function. Therefore, when apps can’t connect to the internet on Windows, they are of little use. Fortunately, it’s possible to fix this annoying issue.
Here are a few effective solutions to try if apps on Windows are unable to connect to the internet.
1. Disable Windows Defender Firewall
Windows Defender Firewall keeps track of all apps and programs that connect to the internet. As a precautionary measure, it may occasionally block an app’s internet access and display the “Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of this app” security alert. This is one of the most common reasons why an app may fail to connect to the internet on Windows.
You can temporarily disable the Windows Defender Firewall to see if it fixes the issue.
PressWin + S to open the search menu.
Typecontrol panel in the box and select the first result that appears.
In the Control Panel window, use the drop-down menu in the top right corner to change the view type toLarge icons .
Click onWindows Defender Firewall .
SelectTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or off from the left pane.
Under Private and Public network Settings, select theTurn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option.
ClickOK to save the changes.
Check to see if your apps can connect to the internet now. If this solves your problem, you may have to allow your apps through Windows Firewall. If you need help, check our guide on how to allow apps through Windows Firewall and follow the steps outlined there.
Title: Fasten Up Your Windows Devices with Top Fixes for Slow Web Linkage