How to Fix Windows 10 Firewall Services Not Working?

How to Fix Windows 10 Firewall Services Not Working?

Many users reported issues with built-in firewall on Windows 10 system. Windows 10 security safeguards your system data against malicious programs and online hackers. Windows Firewall software can help you prevent unauthorized network access into your computer while blocking all applications that may potentially harm your PC.

Even if you have built-in firewall you may still come across a few problems. One of the problem is your firewall display unable to start, or keeps on showing error 0x5 until you resolve the issue. With this error, some of your apps or features like Remote Assistant may not work. Chances are you may lose access to shared files and printers. The reason being they are blocked by Windows Firewall.

If you are too facing any sort of issues related to this, we have explained the troubleshooting guidelines below or download Webroot security on your system at wwww.webroot.com/safe.

Download Windows Firewall Troubleshooter

You can use "Windows Firewall Troubleshooter," an automated tool that scans and fixes common problems. You can also try to reset the firewall settings to defaults. This step can manually allow blocked apps through the Windows Firewall. Follow these easy steps to troubleshoot and resolve issues with your Windows Firewall.

• Download the Windows Firewall Troubleshooter from web preferably from Microsoft.
• Double-click the Windows Firewall file.
• Click Next.
• Depending on the troubleshooter result, click the option that will fix the problem.
• Follow the prompts and Click Close.

Check if you can now access the shared files and printers. If the troubleshooter couldn't fix the problem or you are not unable to start Windows Firewall, jump to the next troubleshooting step.

Reset Windows Firewall Settings to Fix the Issue

If the troubleshooter did not worked, chances are there may be error with the particular setting previously configured on your device. If this is the case, you have to remove the current configuration and restore the default Windows Firewall settings. After you restore the default settings, you may have to reconfigure the apps for allowing permission through the firewall.

Steps are mentioned to reset the Windows Firewall to default settings:

• Open Control Panel.
• Click on System and Security.
• Click on Windows Firewall.
• On the left pane, click the Restore defaults link.
• Click the Restore defaults button.
• Click Yes to confirm.
• You have restored the default settings

How to allow apps through Windows Firewall

You have an issue of app or any program not working or are blocked; you can use these steps to enable it:

• Open Control Panel.
• Click on System and Security.
• Click on Windows Firewall.
• From left, click the Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall link.
• Tap on Change the settings using an administrator account.
• Check the app or service you want to allow.
• Select Private if want the app to communicate in the local network. Or select Public when the app needs to communicate through the firewall on the internet.
• Done.

The above troubleshooting methods focus on Firewall issues with Windows 10. In case you are using firewall on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, feel free to contact our expert technicians on toll free numbers.

Other Ways to Activate Windows Services that are Disabled

If you are looking for some other ways to activate your windows security onto your system, you can use antivirus features for enabling the Firewall protection.

Windows free firewall provides many of the security features in Webroot's firewall. As Microsoft notes, it's important to augment your anti-virus program, which combats viruses, with a firewall that cites other types of threats such as worms. You also need protection from other types of malware besides viruses. The latest version of Windows and Webroot Secureanywhere internet security protect you from worms, viruses and malware.

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