Windows 10: Windows Defender Firewall

Hi Team,


Whenever I am switching on my laptop, I am getting a pop up saying that "Windows Firewall is turned off". When I am trying to switch it on, it is saying that the firewall settings are managed by McAfee as I have McAfee installed on my laptop. When I am checking McAfee, the firewall is showing "ON".


I am facing this issue for quite sometime. I called McAfee twice and was on the call for about an hour and half. They informed me that McAfee and McAfee products were working fine and the issue was with Windows. I was advised to call Microsoft for Windows help. I called Microsoft and they informed me that the issue was with McAfee and I was instructed to call McAfee.


I am attaching the snapshots showing the different error messages. Please advise how this can be resolved.



Note: When I spoke to McAfee they changed a folder repository in wbem to repository_old however the problem remains as it is.















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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.

 

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

 

firewall

Hi Jackie,

For you to be able to get to your firewall, please follow the steps below:

• Go to start Button.
• Open Windows defender Security Center.
• Then go to Firewall & network protection.
• Then choose a network profile.

We'll look forward to your response.