Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall is it active or inactive?

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  1. FDM2000
    fdm2000 Win User

    Windows Defender Firewall is it active or inactive?


    Running Windows 10 Home on a Dell desktop and I currently use Norton Security Online which has an active firewall. I am concerned that Windows Defender Firewall is possibly also active. When I look into Windows Firewall it tells me that firewall protection is provided by Norton, however if I run services I see that Windows Defender Firewall is running in local services and set to automatic? The settings are grayed out and unresponsive. Attachments show what I am seeing.
    Any insights or explanations for this apparent conflict?


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    fdm2000, Oct 2, 2020
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  2. YOLVI ELL
    Yolvi Ell Win User

    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, Oct 2, 2020
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  3. PHILIP1749
    Philip1749 Win User
    Activation and Updates


    Thank you. I will uninstall Comodo Anti-Virus and Firewall then. Which of them does a better job of defending, would you say? Comodo or Windows Defender?
     
    Philip1749, Oct 2, 2020
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  4. MALA_S
    Mala_S Win User

    Windows Defender Firewall is it active or inactive?

    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
     
    Mala_S, Oct 2, 2020
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