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Windows firewall is a powerful security tool that can help protect your computer from unauthorized access. However, it is not always able to block all types of network traffic.

This is especially true when it comes to VPNs, which are used to securely connect to remote servers.

If you want to use a VPN with your Windows computer, you need to first enable the firewall. To do this, open the Windows Firewall control panel, and then click on the Security tab.

Under the Firewall Settings section, click on the Allow an app or program through the firewall button. Then, click on the Add a program button, and select the VPN program from the list.

Once the VPN is enabled, you will need to configure it. This process will depend on the type of VPN that you are using, but in general, you will need to provide the IP address of the remote server, the username and password, and the type of encryption that you want to use.

When you are finished configuring the VPN, you will need to test it. To do this, open the Windows Firewall control panel, and then click on the Rules tab. Under the Firewall Rules section, click on the Create a new rule button.

In the Rule Name field, type a name for the rule, and then click on the Create button. In the Description field, type a brief description of the rule, and then click on the OK button.

Next, you will need to configure the rule. Under the Firewall Rules section, click on the Edit button, and then click on the Rule Type button.

In the Rule Type field, select the VPN rule type, and then click on the OK button.

Finally, you will need to configure the firewall exceptions. Under the Firewall Rules section, click on the Exceptions button, and then click on the Add button.

In the Add a program or exception window, select the VPN program from the list, and then click on the OK button.

When you are finished, your rule should look like the following image.

Now, when you try to connect to a VPN server using the Windows Firewall, the connection will be blocked.