How Do You Reset Security Settings on Windows 7?
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In Windows 7 or Vista, click the Start menu, then select All Programs -> Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”. Now copy and paste the following command into the Command Prompt. Hit Enter. This will take a few minutes to reset all the policies back to the Windows defaults.

How do I restore security settings in Windows 7?

Click the Start menu, choose Control Panel, choose System and Security, and open Windows Firewall. Click Restore Defaults in the left column.

How do I reset my default security settings?

Do the following:

  1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard to open Start Menu.
  2. Right-click on Windows Security on the Start list.
  3. Click on More, and click on App settings.
  4. Click on the Reset button in Settings.
  5. Click on Reset to confirm.
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