Windows 10: Error: Windows Defender Firewall and Windows Update

There are issues allowing Windows Update through the firewall when changing the default outbound action in Windows Defender to "Block" instead of "Allow". Other people share the problem (1). Theoretically, one should be able to add a rule that allows the Windows Update service through the firewall. However, adding that rule does not work. Another solution tried was to allow the svchost.exe process through the firewall. This caused a popup from Microsoft warning not to do it. While adding this rule did allow Windows Update through the firewall, it caused Windows Update to start updating automatically, without permission, bypassing the group policy rule that is configured on the system (2).



Is there a standard and supported method to specifically allow Windows Update through Windows Defender Firewall?



(1) References:

• https://superuser.com/questions/994...indows-update-and-only-windows-update-to-work
• https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...s-update/063e1609-1552-4620-b8b2-79bab8f280dd
• https://social.technet.microsoft.co...ndows-10-firewall-with-windows-update-service
• There are a couple solutions offered such as just allow all svchost.exe through or clone svchost and use that for Windows Update. Neither of these are acceptable solutions for me.

(2) Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update: Configure Automatic Updates = 2 (notify before downloading and installing any updates)



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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.

 

SEtting up automatic updates for windows defender on windows 8

I have found this on the internet en have set up a task for automatic definitions update for Windows Defender but a window pops up when this starts to run.
Is there a way to set this without any window popping up so that it just runs in the background?

Now I'm using
"C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -SignatureUpdate -MMPC

I'm currrently using it as described here:
https://forum.raymond.cc/threads/let-your-windows-8-defender-update-itself-automatically.34359/

 

Windows Defender Firewall error code 0x800706d9

Hi AnudieKatz.

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Since you are facing an issue with the Windows Defender firewall, I would like to ask you few questions to get a better picture.

1. Are you using any other Anti-virus software?
   
2. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
3. Have you tried installing Picture viewer and Calendar app after it getting uninstalled?
   

Based on your information, I would like to inform you that if you are using third party anti-virus program Windows defender will automatically turn off from your system you will not able turn it on manually.

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1: Check the following services and ensure it is started.

1. Press Windows and R key together on your Keyboard.
   
2. Type Services.msc and hit Enter.
   
3. Search for the following services:
   

• Base filtering engine Service
• Remote Procedure Call Service
• Windows defender firewall service

4. Start the above services and reboot the device.

Method 2: I would suggest you to try running the troubleshooter to enable the firewall. Use the below link to run the troubleshooter.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...agnose-and-fix-problems-with-windows-firewall

If you are still facing the same issue after following the above steps, revert with the details asked.


Hope it helps.

Mala.S

Microsoft Community - Moderator