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Makiun
Aug 14, 2025Iron Contributor
Cannot turn on windows firewall
I don't know what happend, but since a week ago my firewall stopped working and i can not restore it turn in on or off or anything at all
and the error is windows defender firewall can't change some of your settings. error code 0x800706d9, i have searched and did a lot of things none of them works, and i really don't want to reinstall the windows and delet and install every apps and things, plz help
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- ProAnssIron Contributor
I understand how frustrating that error can be. Error code 0x800706d9 typically indicates a problem with the Windows Firewall service or related components, often caused by issues with the Windows Defender Firewall or the Windows Security Center.
- EwosieIron Contributor
Are you logging as admin?