How to can I restrict a software which I have downloaded from windows 11 store to access internet? I can not do this from firewall because I can not find exe file of that software. The app is whatsapp

I'm sorry I didn't ask earlier, I just thought it wasn't an option, but why not remove the application in add or remove programs?

If it's not a valid option, you can proceed with changing permissions

A tutorial is needed (I got it from another user) to change the permission.

To get access to the WindowsApps folder, follow the steps below:

Right-click on the folder and then select Properties.

Select Security tab and click on the Advanced button.

Once on Advanced Security Settings, click on the Change link. You will receive a UAC (User Access Control) prompt. Click Yes to continue.

Now the window will show you all the permissions of the WindowsApps folder. As you can see, this folder belongs to the system, thus you are not able to access it. To change it, click Change link appearing next to TustedInstaller.

The above action will open the Select User or Group window. Here enter your administrator username and click on Check Names. This action will automatically fill in the object name. Now, click on OK to continue.

Here in the main window, you can see the that the owner of the folder has been changed to your specified administrator account. Before applying the change, make sure that the Replace owner on sub containers and objects checkbox is selected. Otherwise, you won’t be able to interact with other files and folders inside the WindowsApps folder.

After you’ve done everything, click OK to save the changes.

As soon as you click on the OK button, Windows starts to change the file and folder permissions. This process may take some time, so sit back and wait until the process is completed.

Once the file and folder permissions have been changed, you can easily access it like any other folder in the Program Files folder as long as you are an administrator or have administrator rights.

Tutorial:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

It did not work. I still recieve notifications

And this is what it is showing if i want to add

Hi, Kiyoh. I'm Vinicius, And I hope I can assist you in finding a satisfactory solution.

To restrict a software downloaded from the Windows 11 Store, such as WhatsApp, from accessing the internet, you can use the Windows Defender Firewall to block its network access. Here's how you can do it:

Open the Start menu and search for "Windows Security" or "Windows Defender Security Center." Open the app when it appears in the search results.

In the Windows Security app, click on "Firewall & network protection."

Click on "Allow an app through firewall" or "Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall."

On the next screen, click on "Change settings" or "Change settings" button. If prompted for administrator permission, click "Yes" or provide the necessary credentials.

Scroll down and look for "WhatsApp" or the name of the app you want to restrict. If you don't see the app listed, click on "Allow another app..." or "Allow another app or feature..." and browse to the installation location of the app. The Windows 11 Store apps are typically installed in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder.

Once you have selected the app, click on "Block" or uncheck the boxes for both private and public networks to block the app's internet access.

Click "OK" or "Add" to save the changes.

By following these steps, you should be able to restrict WhatsApp or any other Windows 11 Store app from accessing the internet through the Windows Defender Firewall. Please note that blocking internet access for an app may limit its functionality, so make sure this is the desired action before proceeding.

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And in the first print after i did that i was still getting updates on whatsapp

I tried getting permission it takes me to a window that i don't know what to do

In the second print, you can click in security tab and give the permission.

First print, the firewall block the conectivity, you can open the app but its dont comunicate with internet.