The following set of code examples and procedures show typical uses of the Windows Firewall API.

Using the WF COM API and C/C++

• Exercising the Firewall using C++

Using the WF scripting API and VBScript

• Adding an application to the exceptions list
• Adding a Port to Current Profile
• Adding a Port to Current Profile Using Remote Addresses
• Allowing Incoming Echo Requests
• Changing Settings in a Specific Profile
• Changing Settings in the Non-current Profile
• Checking the Effective Firewall Status
• Demonstrating IsIcmpTypeAllowed
• Demonstrating IsPortAllowed
• Displaying all properties
• Enabling a Service
• Enabling RemoteAdmin
• Iterating a collection
• Modifying a Service
• Verifying Windows Firewall is Enabled
• Working with per-interface APIs

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