Windows 10: Windows Firewall not working Error Code:0x6D9

Hello!

I just did a fresh clean install of Windows 10. I was just installing all my programs back and then suddenly I get an error saying Windows Firewall is not working. In detail it says;

The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load. Restart the Windows Firewall service on the computer that you are managing. Error code: 0x6D9.

My options are to use "recommended settings" but it does not work.

Everything that I have search on the internet gives me solutions to other previous versions of windows and nothing on this error with Windows 10!

I have not installed any additional virus software, i'm just using whatever windows 10 provides me.

Please help, I don't want to have to do yet another clean install!

Thank you

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Windows 10 firewall won't turn on after a recent automatic update.

Hi, I tried that but had this error message

the windows firewall with advanced security snap in failed to load, restart the windows firewall service error code 0x6D9.

I have tried to restart the firewall but it keeps saying it failed to load.

HELP!

 

Error 0x6D9 while trying to turn on Windows Firewall & Security Center

original title - Error Code 0x6D9

my pc was automatically upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Not sure what I did, but got Error Code 0x007042c first, then 1068 and last 0x6D9. Now Windows Firewall & Security Center won't turn ON. Please help. Thanks

 

Hello and welcome to Ten Forums!

What do you get when you view the settings for Windows Defender and scroll down? Is it the same as below:

 

Thanks for the reply!

Actually no it is not the same! I never noticed everything on the windows defender page is all disabled and only shows me the version for Animalware Client Version 4.9.10586.0.

When I tried to open windows defender, it says that another program has taken over and to go to security and maintenance to check the status of my protection. It says for me to enable it as a group policy.

Ill try and see if I can enable it but any other further help you can give me is appreciated!

thank you again

 

I managed to get windows defender back up and running. I did have a virus program that I tried using to see if there was a virus effecting the windows firewall status with no problems showing.

However, my windows firewall is still not working leaving me with the only option to "Use recommended settings" which does not do anything for me

 

What happens when you type firewall in the search box and try and load Windows Firewall with Advanced Security?

Do you get an Actions pane where you can select Diagnose and Repair?

 

It doesn't work. I've just decided to repair/reinstall Windows as I'm speaking. It's unfortunate I have to do it again but from the looks if it it's the best option.

Thanks for your help in trying though

 

the same problem to me
please Any Help?????

 

That's a bit worrisome if you didn't install anything. It could be the settings for Windows themselves, or it could mean malware is present.

I'm seeing references to Error code: 0x6D9 being associated with a rootkit in some cases.

Suggest you scan with TDSSKiller to rule that possibility out. Even if you did a clean install, some rootkits can survive that unless you wipe the entire drive before reinstalling. Or perhaps one of your programs had malware when you reinstalled them.

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Note When running TDSSKiller, launch the program, click on the blue text "Change Parameters" & check the box marked "Detect TDLFS File system." Click OK & then run the scan.

Also a scan with Malwarebytes would be a good idea to see if anything is present. The free version will work fine.

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Have you tried turning it back on from Control Panel - Security and Maintenance?

There are big chances the antivirus you're using might have blocked Windows Firewall access for security reasons and if so there should be an active "resolve problem" message listed under the Security tab and all you have to do is activate firewall access again by clicking Turn on now.

Sometimes some users manually disable the firewall to block certain app/game from communicating with the internet to prevent it from updating and/or being found out it's not a genuine copy of the app/game.

 

People tend to forget a dependent service Base Filtering Engine. Also, if all profiles are off, it will stop by itself again.

Run CMD as admin and copy/paste:
sc config BFE start= auto
sc config MpsSvc start= auto
net start BFE
net start MpsSvc
netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on
netsh advfirewall reset

 

Hi TairikuOkami, I tried your CMD sequence and got the following results. Also, I checked Services and there is no service running for advfirewall or any service that looked like a firewall service. Yesterday I installed a trial version for Adobe elements (with Revo pro) then removed. Today I installed elements premiere, with Revo Pro. I think that is when the issue began but I am not sure.*Confused

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.14393]
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C:\WINDOWS\system32>sc config BFE start= auto
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS


C:\WINDOWS\system32>sc config MpsSvc start= auto
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS


C:\WINDOWS\system32>net start BFE
The requested service has already been started.


More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182. I cannot get this command to work!*Confused



C:\WINDOWS\system32>net start MpsSvc
The Windows Firewall service is starting.
The Windows Firewall service could not be started.


A service specific error occurred: 5.


More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3547.




C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state on


An error occurred while attempting to contact the Windows Firewall service. Make sure that the service is running and try your request again.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh advfirewall reset


An error occurred while attempting to contact the Windows Firewall service. Make sure that the service is running and try your request again.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>

I forgot I am running a Surface Book

Now I have really messed things up. I was looking at the start up in system configuration and decided to change the start to to minimal start up. I did not realize how minimal was with the Surface Book. I cannot even get the keyboard to work. So I decided to reload Win 10 from my thumb drive and it will only boot from the SS memory. I no idea what to do next since booting into safe mode does not appear to be there. I do not get to a logon screen.
I will keep searching and hopefully someone will answer or I will will find the answer.*Mad

Thanks
John

 

Well I found the problem. I had installed Adobe element 15 (with Revo pro) then installed Adobe Premiere 15 (with Revo pro). I rebooted and could not logon. After restoring with the latest recovery. The firewall was working. I then installed Premiere element 15. re-booted the firewall worked all was fine*Biggrin. You can guess what happen when I installed Element 15 Firewall would not work*Mad and needed to recover again. I am getting good at installing with Revo.

Now to figure out how to contact Adobe and let them know what happened. Their site is not the easiest to navigate.

Some maybe skeptical but I proved it to myself.

John