This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create connection security rules that apply together with connection security rules configured by Group Policy. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile!Windows Firewall: Private: Apply local connection security rules (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile!AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge