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Open Windows Firewall:
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Windows Key + Sto open the search bar. -
Type in "Windows Defender Firewall" and click on it when it appears.
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Go to Advanced Settings:
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In the left pane, click on "Advanced settings." This will open the "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" window.
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Create a New Outbound Rule:
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In the left pane, click on "Outbound Rules." This will show you a list of all outbound rules.
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On the right pane, click on "New Rule..."
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Select Program:
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In the "Rule Type" window, select "Program" and then click "Next."
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Specify the Program Path:
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Click on "This program path:" and then "Browse."
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Navigate to the location where Adobe Photoshop is installed. Typically, it's in
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Select the main Photoshop executable (usually named
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Then click "Next."
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Block the Connection:
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In the "Action" window, select "Block the connection" and click "Next."
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Provide a Rule Name:
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Give the rule a descriptive name, such as "Block Photoshop Outbound Access."
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Click "Finish."
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