Windows 10: windows 10 firewall authorization driver missing in device manager

Windows 10 Pro r1903

Recently recovered from failing hard disk.

After data recovery (onto new hard drive), this computer could not been seen by others in the same network. I could not even ping it.

Network discovery on.... the usual was checked. Then research says check the firewall settings.

I was getting errors when opening firewall app. Just says settings are not as recommended. I get an error 0x8007045B when I click "Use recommended settings".

Click Advanced settings and get: An error occurred while trying to open the policy. Error: A system shutdown is in progress. Code: 0x45B

Ran: DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth /source:C:\zzwin10\sources\install.wim (a known working wim)

DISM Completed successfully

Ran sfc /scannow and it reported it successfully repaired all. Log confirmed.

Rebooted but error still persists.

Did reinstall in place and problem still persists.

Firewall authorization driver exists but does not show up in Device Manager /show hidden/device by connection.

Ran: netsh advfirewall show allprofiles and got this:

An unrecoverable Windows Defender Firewall error (0x45b) occurred.

This is what is displayed when I open the firewall service. Services shows it running, but properties dialog gives no option to stop, etc. All grayed out. Base Filtering Engine properties shows the same, running and no way to stop and restart.


I believe something in the firewall is keeping this computer from being seen by others on the same network. I cannot even ping it. Troubleshooter on another computer reports:

Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (192.168.1.225) Detected Detected

It is available but is not responding to connection attempts. A firewall or network security policy on the remote computer might be blocking the connection on port "file and print sharing resource".

However, it can see and copy files to other computers.


What can I do now to fix this?

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Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

• On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
• Click on View and select
  Show Hidden Devices.
• Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
• If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
  Update Driver Software
• Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.

Please post back with the result for further assistance

 

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With regards to your concern about the missing of supported device drivers after the upgrade may arise due to corrupted system files. For better assistance, we'd like to ask a few questions:

• Which Windows 10 build and version is running on your computer?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Can you provide the driver that is missing on your computer?
• Have you tried to check your Device Manager if the missing driver is there?

Meanwhile, we recommend enabling the "Hidden Driver" from the
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Hi,

I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run Hardware Troubleshoot.

Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Hardware and Devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Devices.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
  
• Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Method 2: I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps. As the device might be hidden.

• • Press Windows key + X.
  • Click on Device Manager.
  • Click on View.
  • Click on Show Hidden Devices.
  • Search for the Wi-Fi driver.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

Thanks and regards.