Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall not working after Windows 11 Update

Hello,I recently tried installing an app from the Microsoft Store, and the install failed. It gave me this error code: 0x800706D9I did some digging, and it seems that the issue lies with Windows Defender Firewall. I attempted to open WDF, and also got error code 0x800706D9 when trying to access the "Turn WDF On or Off". When looking in Services, WDF is in a constant not changing status of "Stopping". This issue is happening on a relatively new upgrade of Windows 11 <10 reboots, upgrade from Windows 10. One thing to note: I have an ASUS ROG motherboard. I have read in some forums that th

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windows firewall question

yes i am sure i am having no issues with a router. this is at my work. and i only have issues with the windows 7 firewall.

as for adding ports, i do it the same as what is listed in your picture.

 

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.

 

Windows Defender Fails Malware Test

yea ccleaner is awesome. i use avast since it works well on 64bit vista and its still free. windows firewall is a pain in my ass. people if you have a gateway working as a firewall you dont need windows firewall on!