Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall won't start on Windows 10 version 1903

Discus and support Windows Defender Firewall won't start on Windows 10 version 1903 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; When trying to start using Services panel get "Windows could not start the Windows Defender Firewall service on Local Computer. Error 1068: The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by JimJersey, Feb 17, 2020.

  1. JimJersey Win User

    Windows Defender Firewall won't start on Windows 10 version 1903


    When trying to start using Services panel get "Windows could not start the Windows Defender Firewall service on Local Computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start."


    The Event Viewer has an entry in the System list that says "The Windows Defender Firewall service depends on the Windows Defender Firewall Authorization Driver service which failed to start because of the following error:
    The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."


    Running the Windows Firewall Troubleshooter results in the following message "Windows Firewall cannot be set as the default firewall. This problem may be occurring because of an existing Group Policy or because you using the Norton Security Online firewall program. If you want to use the Windows Firewall,exit this troubleshooter, uninstall the other firewall program.and then run this troubleshooter again.".


    Norton was installed on this computer but was removed using the Norton Remove tool run several times. All other Antivirus programs have been removed from this computer by a Norton technician that gave up after a while. I've run Microsoft Security Essentials in Safe Mode and it found no problems. Ran ESET Online Scanner in Safe Mode and it found no problems.


    Ran the sfc /scannow command into an elevated command prompt. No issues found.


    Ran "Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth" and it said no corruption."


    The computer is runnning Windows 10 Pro, Version 1903, OS build 18362.657


    I'd be grateful for any ideas of what else I can try? Something in the registry perhaps? Thanks.

    :)
     
    JimJersey, Feb 17, 2020
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  2. Windows 10, new version of 1903, Firewall and Network

    Here are some lists that the Windows 10 versions of 1903 cause my system some problems

    ! - The Night Light won't follow my command to turn on as scheduled after the restart and Shut Down. (I think something had to do with time or something else). Problem solved for only temporary but still waiting for Microsoft to fix the problem.

    2 – Private/Public Network for Firewall

    Before I updated Windows 10 new version 1903, I had no problem with both firewalls, Windows Defender Firewall and AVAST Firewall (I don’t use it) as I set up as "Private” in Network.
    Now I noticed there is an issue related to Firewall, Window Defender Firewall, and Avast Firewall with Network.
    The system automatically changed Window Defender Firewall from Private to Public on a network (the same thing goes with AVAST).
    I tried to reset up Private network in Window Defender Firewall and then either Restarting or Shut Down, the system turns back to Public from Private in Network. I forced myself to switch from Public to Private but each time I either I restarted or Shut
    down, it switched back to Public. I am getting tired of it. The same thing goes with Avast, I have been testing on AVAST. Not only Avast firewalls.
    Both firewalls because I have been testing both firewalls and both turn out the same thing. It was the system!! Since updated to 1903, it changed everything in my Windows and messed up with my system. It is running okay but I have to do
    manual.

    Any idea is it system or is it a new version of 1903??
     
    SusanGrayson, Feb 17, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 17, 2020
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  4. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Windows Defender Firewall won't start on Windows 10 version 1903

    windows defender firewall

    Hi Faye,

    Third-party antivirus programs usually have their own uninstallers provided by the software developer. We suggest checking the developer's website or contacting their support team for assistance with uninstalling their program. After fully uninstalling the
    third-party antivirus software, you may turn on Windows Defender by following these steps:

    • Click Start.
    • Type Windows Defender Security Center and press Enter.
    • Click Firewall and network protection.
    • Click Private (discoverable) network and click On.
    • Click Public (non-discoverable) network and click On.

    Let us know if you have any other concerns about Windows Defender.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Feb 17, 2020
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