Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c

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  1. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
       #1

    Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c


    Fellas,

    I'm quite an expert in these matters, this error has really got me.

    Background:


    AVG 2015 hangs on 59% , won't update, won't uninstall even with removal tool

    Avast 2015 won't install ( Base Filtering Engine service is not running )

    Microsoft Safety Scanner just goes round and round

    Defender found Adware:Win32/Webcake, Alert Level :High

    (have quarantined all the areas its infected + removed)

    Cannot set the windows firewall to ON , nor install an antivirus

    Very odd ..
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  2. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #2

    Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop. Follow both steps!


    Step 1.
    • Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
      Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
    • Click on the Scan button.
    • AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
    • After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
    • The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
    • Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
    • A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.

    Step 2.
    Using AdwCleaner: Scan & Clean:
    This time click on the Clean button.
    Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
    Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
    After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S#].txt) will open automatically (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
    Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.

    A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder
    ******Post both .txt logs
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  3. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi there,
    The files are empty
    pretty much cleared the machine of malware
    its something else ...
    Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c Attached Files
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  4. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Am trying these 1 by 1
    not looking good so far

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2530126
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c-screenshot_1.png   Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c-screenshot_2.png  
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  5. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #5

    worked through this , nothing has worked:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2530126

    needless to say Microsoft Security Esssentials won't update.

    What is this THING ???
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  6. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #6

    I'd like you to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan
    1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
      ESET OnlineScan
    2. Click the button.
    3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
      1. Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
      2. Double click on the icon on your desktop.
    4. Check
    5. Click the button.
    6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    7. Check
    8. Push the Start button.
    9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    10. When the scan completes, push
    11. Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    12. Push the button.
    13. Push
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  7. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #7

    23% this will take a while


    progress: threats found: variants of
    Win32/Adware.WintionalityChecker.AF
    very nasty

    plus this lil devil:
    Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.AE
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  8. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #8

    IN manage quaranteen we have these 2
    setup.zip and Audacity_TSV2BL3D.exe

    I await your instruction jacee ..



    I note there are a number of pay programs like spyhunter that will remove
    stuff that has caused my issues .. i will hang on though ..
    you seem to know what you're doing ...
    Last edited by StarCitizen; 20 Aug 2015 at 18:03. Reason: curious
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  9. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #9

    How nasty is this
    can't even update MSE
    see the error code
    same as OP
    so basically the virus is stopping me from starting vital services
    like Firewall
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Windows Firewall can't change settings, error 0x8007042c-screenshot_6.png  
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  10. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Wherez my Jacee - at work? shopping? beach? drinking? stoned?
    every virus tells its own story
    this laptop is for a friend of mine
    will do win 10 once got this lil problem cleared ..
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