Windows 10: Can't turn on and update Windows Firewall settings

I was trying to turn on Windows Defender Firewall through the control panel and it told me to update the Firewall settings to the recommended settings.But when I clicked on the "Use recommended settings", I was met with an error:"Windows Defender Firewall can't change some of your settings.Error code 0x8007042c"unable to provide screenshots because the Microsoft website wouldn't allow me to upload filesSo I instead, tried to turn on Windows Defender Firewall through the Services.And then another error showed up:"Windows could not start the Windows Defender Firewall service on Local Computer.

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Firewall

Hello,

It is recommended to turn on your Firewalls to prevent your computer from unauthorized access and being vulnerable. Based on your issue description, it looks like you wanted to turn off Windows Firewall. To turn off Windows Firewall, kindly follow the steps
below:

• On Start, scroll down to Windows System > Control Panel > System
  and Security > Windows Firewall.
• Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
• Under the appropriate network setting, select Turn on Windows Firewall.
  • Note: If your PC is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your .administrator

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Windows 10 Creator's Update and Windows Firewall

Hello,

We suggest contacting your contacting your Local Network Admin to help you in making sure that your Firewall stays turned off since that you are under a network or domain.

You can make Windows 10 stop notifying you that the Firewall is turned off by following these steps:

• Click Start or press Windows key on your keyboard.
• Type and click Security and Maintenance.
• On the left-side of the window, click Security and Maintenance settings.
• Uncheck Network firewall.
  
  NOTE: Please remember that turning off the Firewall has its risks and is highly advised that you turn it on. Follow this
  article for more information what a Firewall is and what it can do.

Let us know if there's anything else you need of help.

 

Cannot turn on network firewall for windows10 - SOLVED

Hello Sabrina,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience you have experienced.

You mean to say, the option is grayed out?

Is this started to happen recently?

What happens when you tried to turn on Firewall?

Usually, Windows Firewall shouldn't be in turn off state unless you have another firewall turned on. Turning off Windows Firewall might make your PC (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to damage from worms or hackers.

To turn Windows Firewall on or off:

• 
  Click Start,
  
• 
  In Search, type firewall, and then select
  Windows Firewall.
  
• 
  Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off on left pane. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
  
• 
  Select Turn on Windows Firewall checkbox's and click
  OK
  

• 
  Note: If your PC is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your administrator.
  

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.