Security is very important nowadays, as there are numerous threats out there, but blocking port 445 can pose some problems.
> I want to block port 445 on my desktop firewall. But it is not were I > expected it to be (inbound traffic). The port for outbound traffic is > showing as 445.
In this article, we explore the best ways to block port 445 and resolve the issue.
- Port 445 is blocked in Windows Firewall for security reasons, and it can’t be disabled.
- Blocking Port 445 isn’t meant to stop you from using Skype or other applications.
- Disabling certain rules in Firewall might remove the need for Port 445.
Run SFC and DISM
- Open Run with the Windows key + R shortcut; input sfc/scannow in the text field, and press Enter.
- Wait for SFC to scan for system issues; if the scan resolves any issues, it will show a list of them. Press the Restart button.
- Open PowerShell with the Windows key + R shortcut; input sfc/scannow in the text field, and press Enter.
- Wait for SFC to scan for system issues; if the scan resolves any issues, it will show a list of them. Press the Restart button.
Run chkdsk
- Type chkdsk in Run’s text box and click OK.
- Then input sfc /scannow in Run’s text box.
- Then press the Enter button.
- Next, reboot Windows.
- Then open the Windows Firewall app, which is installed in Windows.
- Click the Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall button.
- Then select Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
- Click Advanced Settings on the ICF tab.
- Then select Port 445 in the Allow connection section.
- Select Block all incoming connections if it wasn’t selected.
- Then press the OK button.
Roll back Windows
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Press the Windows key + I to get the Settings app.
Select Update & Security.
Select Recovery from the left pane.
Select the Get Started button under Go back to Windows 7 or 8.1.
Re-enable the Windows Firewall
- Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Choose Windows Security.
- Select Firewall & network protection.
- Enable Windows Firewall.
