
If you want to change this, clear the "Not configured" check box and type the path to the new location, or click "Browse" to select a file location. The default path for the log is %windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\pfirewall.log. In the details pane, in the Overview section, click Windows Firewall Properties.įor each network location type (Domain, Private, Public), perform the following steps:Ĭlick the tab that corresponds to the network location type.

Open the Group Policy Management Console to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (found in Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Windows Firewall with Advanced Security). To complete these procedures, you must be a member of the Domain Administrators group, or otherwise be delegated permissions to modify the GPOs.

To configure Windows Firewall to log dropped packets or successful connections, use the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security node in the Group Policy Management MMC snap-in.
