Windows firewall service is either not installed or running
Windows firewall service is either not installed or running
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anybody can help me? I have server 2003 R2 Standard AD.
Windows firewall cannot run because another program or service is running that might use the network address translation cmponent (Ipnat.sys).
Could not start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service on Local Computer. Error 170: the request rsource is in use.
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Thank you for your post.
If you configured RRAS or ISA in your server, Windows firewall will disabled automatically.
If you want to enable& run Windows firewall, you need to stop RRAS or ISA.
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it seems that there is another program using Ipnat.sys driver.
Please stop all running programs and check again.
If this does not help, disable all security softwares that you are using, run msconfig and disable all startup items except Microsoft ones, reboot the server and check again.
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THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED! THANK YOU! SEE MY LAST POST FOR DETAILS.
I am running Windows 7 Professional 64bit. I am using Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware for a while and have had no problems with the software.
I have been trying to start the Windows Firewall service for the past couple days. After doing some research (with no answers), I have tried multiple steps.
Evertime I try to turn the Windows Firewall through the Control Panel, I get this error:
«Windows Firewall can’t change some of your settings.
Error code 0x8007042c.»
First I checked the Services. This is what I found.
-Windows Firewall (Automatic)
-Base Filtring Engine (Started, Automatic)
-Windows Firewall Authorization Driver (Missing)
I then tried sfc /scannow in an elevated (Run as Administrator) Command Prompt. This was the result.
«Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.
Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.»
Next, I went into the Computer Management and found the Windows Firewall Authorization Driver had a yellow exlamation mark icon over it. Right clicking it and clicking on Properties yielded this:
Under the General tab:
Device type: Non-Plug and Play Drivers
Device Status: This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed. (Code 24)
Under the Driver tab:
Service name: mpsdrv
Display name: Windows Firewall Authorization Driver
Current status: Stopped (cannot be started)
Provider: microsoft Corporation
File Version: 6.1.7600.16358 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
This error comes up each time I try to start the Windows Firewall Autorization Diver:
«The system encountered the following error while attempting to start the service
Cannot create a file when that file already exists.»
Then I tried these commands in the same Command Prompt, with the results listed after each command:
netsh advfirewall reset
The following helper DLL cannot be loaded: WSHELPER.DLL.
An error occurred while attempting to contact the Windows Firewall service. Make sure that the service is running and try your request again.
System error 183 has occurred.
Cannot create a file when that file already exists.
The requested service has already been started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
System error 1068 has occurred.
The dependency service or group failed to start.
DllRegisterServer in firewallapi.dll succeded.
I also tried «regsvr32 wshelper.dll» and got the following error:
The module «wshelper.dll» failed to load.
Make sure the binary is stored at the specified path or
debug it to check for problems with the binary or
The specified procedure could not be found.
I was able to locate wshelper.dll in both C:\Windows\System32 (20KB) and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (15KB) folders, as well as mpsdrv.sys in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers (75.5KB) folder.
This is all the information that I can remember gathering at this time.
If a similar problem such as this has been asked and answered, please point me in the right direction.
Windows Firewall will not start.
Windows Firewall will not start. I have run the applicable MS FixIt which runs but the result is failure to start. I have tried everything from the Control Panel Firewall Window, including opening the Advanced Security Window as an administrator (the snap-in fails to load). I checked the services and drivers that Firewall requires and they are loaded and running. I do not know what else to do. Can I reinstall the Firewall? How would I do this?
I also ran the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files. The only file that it could not fix was tcpmon.ini in C:\Windows\System32 folder. It appears to be a printer file and not relevant so I have not bothered to replace it on my own yet. It does not appear to be needed for my printer anyway as it is printing fine.
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1. What is the exact error message received when the issue occurs?
2. Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
3. Which antivirus software is installed on the computer?
4. Which «MS Fixit” are you referring to?
Method 1:
Make sure the Windows firewall service is running.
a. Click “Start”, type “services.msc” in the Start search box and hit “Enter”.
b. Locate “Windows Firewall” service.
c. Right-click and select “Properties”.
d. Set the startup type to “Automatic”.
e. Right-click the service and click “Restart”.
Method 2:
Uninstall any/all security software and check if the issue persists.
Uninstall or change a program
I would suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue persists, follow the link mentioned below:
Step1: Create a new user account.
Step2 : If the issue does not persist in the new user account, try and fix the corrupted user account follow the link mentioned below:
Fix a Corrupted user profile
Also refer the following link:
Some services do not start in Windows Vista and Windows 7
Let us know if it helps!
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Thanks for your reply, Anannya. I should have provided more info. To answer your questions:
1. What is the exact error message received when the issue occurs?
The first issue was that some websites stopped working (tcm.com was 1st noticed) and I was being sent to random ones instead. I checked Security Essentials, but it was in red and I could not do anything with it. I uninstalled and reinstalled it, ran scans and it found numerous variations of sirefef viruses which were deleted. I have ran it at least 4 times since with no recurrences. Part of the installation noticed the firewall off and attempted to turn it on w/out success.
*Windows Firewall window: Update your Firewall settings / Windows Firewall is not using the recommended settings to protect your computer.
Clicking any selections do not effect any changes, including «Use recommended settings», «Turn Windows Firewall on or off», «Restore defaults», «Allow a program or feature through. «, and «Change notification settings»; they just change the window to one having the same message and only the first selection available. Selecting «Advanced settings» pops open its window w/ this message overlaid:
*Windows Firewall with Advanced Secuity window: 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.
Windows Firewall was missing from the Services originally. I think I got it to show up by running the MS Fix It. It is now present with Automatic Startup and Service status is: Stopped. I select start which begins, then this message:
*Services window: Windows could not start the Windows Firewall on Local Computer. For more information, review the System Event Log. If this is a non-Microsoft. error code 5.
I opened the Event Viewer, but had no idea what to look for amidst all the info.
2. Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
Only those listed above as a result of the viruses.
3. Which antivirus software is installed on the computer?
MS Security Essentials
4. Which «MS Fixit” are you referring to?
Webpage does not list an ID. The description is «Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically’ at this address: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/
The file is MicrosoftFixit.WindowsFirewall.RNP.107265308572894110.1.3.Run.exe.
*The Fix It found issues are:
Windows could not start Window Firewall: Set permissions for the related registry keys.
Windows Firewall service is not started: Start Windows Firewall service.
It applies the fixes, but its follow up check finds both not fixed.
As you can see, I have effectively already employed the first two methods. I will await your followup reply before redoing or employing any of your recommended methods as you may wish to modify them. Thanks, again.
Windows Firewall Service missing, How do i go about reinstalling?
Hello,
I recently began trying to connect my new laptop with my home network through a homegroup, which didnt get very far. I did a little digging and found out that my homegroup listener was disabled and Locked into an off position, The more i dug i found that i needed to have certain services enabled. Such as Windows firewall, Which doesnt even show up in my services window. Im just wondering how id go about getting it back into my services. And then i get to take another step on finally setting up a home group.
Spec: Windows 7 Home SP 1 64 bit Alienware edition. Just ask if you need more info
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Hi Josh,
Please follow the steps:
Windows firewall in Windows 7 relies on the following two services. In other words, these are the dependency services for Windows Firewall.
1. Base Filtering Engine (BFE)
2. Windows Firewall Authorization Driver (MPSDRV)
If these two services are running, then by default Windows Firewall Service should run. I know you’ve tried enough steps to turn on Windows Firewall, but I would ask you to follow these steps to check if it fixes the issue.
a. Open a Command Prompt as Administrator. To do this, type CMD in Start Search from the Start Menu. Right click on the result and choose «Run as Administrator».
b. Run the following command lines:
1. netsh advfirewall reset
2. net start mpsdrv
3. net start bfe
4. net start mpssvc
5. regsvr32 firewallapi.dll
c. Confirm any boxes that comes up by clicking OK. The result on the last entry should say that it succeeded.
Note: If you receive any errors on any of the command lines, then there is definitely something wrong with any of the drivers and service.
This may indicate a Registry error or a Corrupted file.
d. Reboot the system.
Now check if you’re able to turn on Windows firewall.
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Vista Firewall not start or reinstall
Im having the same issues with Windows Firewall not starting. Ive run netsh firewall reset, and all of the other tricks mentioned in these forums.
I tried running rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection Ndi-Steelhead 132 and it comes back with «Installation Failed»
[version]
Signature = «$Windows NT$»
Class = NetService
ClassGUID = <4d36e974-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318>
Provider = %Msft%
DriverVer=06/21/2006,6.0.6002.18005
[ControlFlags]
ExcludeFromSelect = MS_RasMan,MS_RasSrv,MS_Steelhead
[Manufacturer]
%Msft% = Msft, NTx86
[Ndi-RasMan]
Characteristics = 0x28 ; NCF_HIDDEN | NCF_NOT_USER_REMOVABLE
AddReg = Ndi-Reg-RasMan
[Ndi-RasSrv]
Characteristics = 0x38 ; NCF_HIDDEN | NCF_NO_SERVICE | NCF_NOT_USER_REMOVABLE
AddReg = Ndi-Reg-RasSrv
[Ndi-Steelhead]
Characteristics = 0x28 ; NCF_HIDDEN | NCF_NOT_USER_REMOVABLE
AddReg = Ndi-Reg-Steelhead, Reg-Steelhead
[Ndi-Reg-RasMan]
HKR, Ndi, Service, 0, «RasMan»
HKR, Ndi, CoServices, 0x00010000, «RasAcd»,»RasAuto»
HKR, Ndi, ExcludeSetupStartServices, 0x00010000, «RasAcd»,»RasAuto»
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, UpperRange, 0, «noupper»
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, LowerRange, 0, «nolower»
[Ndi-Reg-RasSrv]
HKR, Ndi, ClsID, 0, «<6e65cbc1-926d-11d0-8e27-00c04fc99dcf>»
HKR, Ndi, ComponentDll,, rascfg.dll
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, UpperRange, 0, «noupper»
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, LowerRange, 0, «nolower»
[Ndi-Reg-Steelhead]
HKR, Ndi, ClsID, 0, «<6e65cbc5-926d-11d0-8e27-00c04fc99dcf>»
HKR, Ndi, ComponentDll,, rascfg.dll
HKR, Ndi, Service, 0, «RemoteAccess»
HKR, Ndi, CoServices, 0x00010000, «RemoteAccess»
HKR, Ndi, ExcludeSetupStartServices, 0x00010000, «RemoteAccess»
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, UpperRange, 0, «noupper»
HKR, Ndi\Interfaces, LowerRange, 0, «nolower»
[Ndi-Steelhead.Services]
AddService = IpFilterDriver, 0x10, Svc-IpFilter
[Svc-IpFilter]
DisplayName = «@%systemroot%\system32\rascfg.dll,-32013»
ServiceType = 1 ;SERVICE_KERNEL_DRIVER
StartType = 3 ;SERVICE_DEMAND_START
ErrorControl = 1 ;SERVICE_ERROR_NORMAL
ServiceBinary = %12%\ipfltdrv.sys
Dependencies = Tcpip
Description = «@%systemroot%\system32\rascfg.dll,-32013»
[Reg-Steelhead]
HKLM, Software\Microsoft\Router\CurrentVersion\UiConfigDlls, 58bdf950-f471-11cf-aa67-00805f0c9232, 0, «ifadmin.dll»
HKLM, Software\Microsoft\Router\CurrentVersion\UiConfigDlls, 58bdf951-f471-11cf-aa67-00805f0c9232, 0, «ipadmin.dll»
HKLM, Software\Microsoft\Router\CurrentVersion\UiConfigDlls, 58bdf953-f471-11cf-aa67-00805f0c9232, 0, «ddmadmin.dll»
[Strings]
Msft = «Microsoft»
RasMan-DispName = «Remote Access Connection Manager»
RasSrv-DispName = «Dial-Up Server»
Steelhead-DispName = «Steelhead»
Running Home Premium with 2 GB on a Compaq. No other firewalls are installed, but am using AVG anit-virus.
No Vista CD or DVD was ever received when I bought this machine from Compaq/HP
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I would suggest you to arrange for a Windows Vista disk. If you do not have a disk you will have to contact the computer manufacturer and arrange for a disk.
However, I would suggest you to do a SFC scan and let me know if the scan finds any corrupt system files.
sfc /scannow
Please let us know what message you get after running a SFC scan.
I would also suggest you to place the computer in a clean boot state and then try starting Windows firewall. To place the computer in a Clean boot state, follow the steps below:
If you are able to start windows firewall in a clean boot state follow further steps mentioned in the KB article below:
How to perform a clean boot procedure to determine whether background programs are interfering with a game or a program that you currently use
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
To return your computer to a Normal startup mode, follow these steps.