Block a Program's Internet Access in Windows 8

Introduction

In this article we explain how to block a program's internet access using the Windows Firewall in Windows 8 when we need to block a specific program's internet access for security reasons. To block a program's internet access the best option is the Windows Firewall. The Windows Firewall keeps a computer network safe and secure and provides the ability to block a specified application from accessing the internet.

How to bock a program's internet access in Windows 8

Step 1

Go to the Control Panel and click on "Windows Firewall".

Step 2

In the Windows Firewall window click on "Advanced Settings".

Step 3

In this step click on "Outbound rules".

Step 3

In this step click on new rule.

Step 4

In this step click on "Program" and click on "Next".

Step 5

Now click on "Browse" then select the program to be blocked from accessing the internet then click on "Next".

Step 6

Select "Block the connection" and click on "Next" and use the following procedure.