How can firewall settings contribute to a Windows Socket Error 10054?

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How can firewall settings contribute to a Windows Socket Error 10054?
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Firewall settings can block the necessary ports for communication, leading to a connection reset. Both your local firewall and the remote server's firewall could be the culprit. Ensure that the application attempting the connection is allowed through both firewalls, and that the correct ports are open for the specific protocol (TCP or UDP) being used. Temporarily disabling the firewall (for testing purposes only) can help determine if it's the cause.