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Windows Firewall is not running
Today, I discovered that Windows Firewall was disabled, but I don't know how long it's been disabled. Is there any way to fix it?
An integrity check (sfc /scannow) found no issues.
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Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Network Connections > Windows Firewall. Ensure that policies are not set to disable the firewall.
If the firewall keeps turning off automatically or cannot be enabled, it might be a sign of malware. In this case, consider performing a full system scan or seeking professional help.
Hello,
Try running Windows Firewall Troubleshooter from Microsoft:
https://www.kapilarya.com/using-windows-firewall-troubleshooter-in-windows-10
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
Once enabled, make sure Windows Defender Firewall remains active and consider running a full system scan with your antivirus to ensure your system is secure.
