To troubleshoot and fix Windows Firewall problems, use the following steps:
1. Download the Windows Firewall Troubleshooter from Microsoft.
2. Double-click the WindowsFirewall.diagcab file.
3. Click Next.
- Depending on the troubleshooter result, click the option that will fix the problem.
- If everything is working as expected, then click Close the troubleshooter
If the troubleshooter couldn’t fix the problem, click the View detailed information link to see a report with all the issues the troubleshooter tried to fix, including access to share files and printers, problems with Remote Assistant, unable to start Windows Firewall or related services (e.g., BFE service).
You can then use this information to continue your research using your prefered search engine or download our software.