cannot turn firewall on

[FRANKLIN JOHNSON]

My computer gave me a message that firewall was turned off. Windows couldn't
enable from that screen, so I went through control panel to get to it but it
wont let me turn it back on. Its stuck on off. I need to know how I can get
it back on.

 

[WTC]

My computer gave me a message that firewall was turned off. Windows
couldn't enable from that screen, so I went through control panel to get
to it but it wont let me turn it back on. Its stuck on off. I need to know
how I can get it back on.

Are the options greyed out for the Windows Firewall? If so, edit the
registry at this location:

[HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft]
Delete the registry key "WindowsFirewall"

Then I would suggest performing a full system scan for parasites. Making
sure you update the definitions files before performing these scans. And
make sure your Anti-virus protection is fully up-to-date.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem as Mr Johnson And have just tried the delete registry
key
windows Firewall
but this did not cure the problem any other suggestions ?
many thanks
--
The Fezz

My computer gave me a message that firewall was turned off. Windows
couldn't enable from that screen, so I went through control panel to get
to it but it wont let me turn it back on. Its stuck on off. I need to know
how I can get it back on.

Are the options greyed out for the Windows Firewall? If so, edit the
registry at this location:

[HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft]
Delete the registry key "WindowsFirewall"

Then I would suggest performing a full system scan for parasites. Making
sure you update the definitions files before performing these scans. And
make sure your Anti-virus protection is fully up-to-date.

Adaware SE (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download

Spybot - search and destroy (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Trend Micro - Housecall (free)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

 

[q_q_anonymous]

I have the same problem as Mr Johnson And have just tried the delete registry
key
windows Firewall
but this did not cure the problem any other suggestions ?
many thanks

reinstall win, maybe repair will work