Solved Unable to start Windows Firewall

[DGLYN]

Balon,

I have the same problem as other people with being unable to activate their Windows 7 Firewall. I have completely removed all viruses through Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes. The only problem is that I can add the bfe.reg and firewall.reg files (or at least it appears to be added; a popup says that they have been added), but when I go to regedit, it just says HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE instead of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\BFE.

At first, I just kept going, restarting, right clicking HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, adding Everyone, and then granting full permission. However, I still received an error message when I went to services.msc and tried to Start BFE and Windows Firewall. When I went back to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE after restarting, Everyone was still there, but it did not have full permission even though I allowed it earlier.

I suppose this is because the bfe.reg and firewall.reg files aren't being properly added to the registry, but I approved every popup and it said, "The keys and values contained in C:\Users\NAME\Downloads\bfe.reg have been successfully added to the registry."

Help would be very much appreciated. I am flipping out without Windows Firewall.

Also got error messages when startting BFE and Windows Firewall through services.msc. Instead of adding "everyone" to BFE in regedit, try adding "NT Service\BFE" without "" ofc. This should create an user called BFE. Give it full permission and now try to start BFE and windows firewall in services.msc. Worked for me and I have finally gotten my firewall back

A big thanks to Balon for posting the solution!!

 

[cnm]

Balon, Thank you very much for this excellent fix which solved the problem for our user HERE when all else had failed.

 

[vesa01]

This fix worked where everything else I have tried failed. Amazing work.

 

[millawitch]

Windows Vista / WMP Sharing not working - SOLVED

Hi,

My WMP sharing / Media sharing was working fine and one day it simply stopped working - I only really noticed when I saw that my PC wasn't showing in my PS3 Media network (is that how it's called?) and when I tried to manually start Media sharing I got error messages.

No virus, I didn't do any registry changes myself nor installed any fancy software, maybe it was a Windows Update thing?

Anyway, I tried a couple of things off the internet related to WMP (netsh winsock reset and others) but none worked. A few people mentioned possible problems with the Windows Firewall... THIS SOLUTION DID THE TRICK!

Thank you so much!

Hi there, my name is Balon and I am pretty sure I have the way to fix your problem.

IT IS SUGGESTED YOU BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE PROCEEDING


Backing Up Your Registry

1. Go Here and download ERUNT
   (ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.)
2. Install ERUNT by following the prompts
   (use the default install settings but say no to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the start-up folder, if you like you can enable this option later)
3. Start ERUNT
   (either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup)
4. Choose a location for the backup
   (the default location is C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT which is acceptable).
5. Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are ticked
6. Press OK
7. Press YES to create the folder.

Registry Modifications



Download both the registry files

bfe.reg

firewall.reg

Launch and import them to registry

Restart your PC

Now,open RUN and type

regedit and click ok

go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\BFE

Right click on it-permissions

Click on ADD and type

Everyone and click ok

Now Click on Everyone

Below you have permission for users

Select full control and click ok

Now,open RUN and type

services.msc and click ok

start base filtering engine service and then windows firewall service

For further assistance contact me here, I will be checking this thread every few hours, this worked for me and it should work for you too.

 

[Mad74Mac]

Fix worked, virus details

Hi,
My wife's laptop was just infected, she recalled an Adobe update pop-up (obviously fake now). The instructions provided by Balon worked. I thought I'd post the viruses that were detected so others may find this link. Also I'll describe my variant fix approach that worked.

Variant fix approach: Microsoft Security Essentials detected several viruses and quarantined them. I then began observing Google Chrome links were all being redirected when trying to get to Malwarebytes. Opened in IE9, was able to download malwarebytes, ran, and it immediately detected 4 items in memory. Ran full scan on MSSE and MB, and no other items were found. Rebooted after, believed system was clean at that point, but found firewall inoperable as per other users on this thread. Followed Balon's repair instructions as described in first post only and worked without any issues. Thanks!

The viruses detected by MS Sec Essentials were, in order of detection (first detection on 24-Feb-2012, 0900 GMT-7):
Rogue:Win32/FakeRean
Exploit:HTML/IframeRef.Z
PWS:Win32/Karagany.A
Exploit:IS/Blacole.AR
Exploit:HTML/IframRef.Z
Exploit:IS/Blacole.AR
Trojan:Win64/Sirefef.B

Items from Log of Malwarebytes run:

2/25/2012 9:24:10 PM
mbam-log-2012-02-25 (21-24-10).txt

Scan type: Full scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 46501
Time elapsed: 10 minute(s), 22 second(s) [aborted]

Memory Processes Detected: 1
C:\Users\Cheryl\AppData\Local\dplaysvr.exe (Spyware.Password) -> 4996 -> Delete on reboot.

Memory Modules Detected: 1
C:\Users\Cheryl\AppData\Local\dplayx.dll (Trojan.Downloader) -> Delete on reboot.

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 2
C:\Users\Cheryl\AppData\Local\dplayx.dll (Trojan.Downloader) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\Users\Cheryl\AppData\Local\dplaysvr.exe (Spyware.Password) -> Delete on reboot.

(end)

Thanks again to Balon, and I hope the text I've added here helps others find the thread.

 

[kiwipoppy]

firewall more issues

Hi,moving this to new thread

 

[Jalamono]

Hi evryone, excuse my english, but I am from Spain.
Want to follow your prompts but dont know how to import those files (bfe, firewall) to register. Could you help me??
Thanks thanks thanks

Javier

 

[Jalamono]

Nor do I understand the following: "start base filtering engine service and then windows firewall service" Should I install them on my computer??? or are they already installed?

Thanks again!!!!!

 

[michelro22]

Balon - thank you

Hi Balon
I have had this issue for months and was unable to find a solution until your message. Thanks so much for your help.

 

[Jalamono]

GREAT!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!

I got it!!! I translated your prompts and learnt to import files to the register.
Easier than i thought

Thanks thanks thanks

 

[Jenelia]

I had this problem and I followed Balon's post and it's working again. I think it happened right around the time I installed Microsoft Security Essentials but I could be wrong.

I'm now back to Webroot Secureanywhere for my anti-virus/ anti-spyware.

CHeers alot.

 

[OscarOdh]

Thank you Balon!

 

[kj011]

I just joined just to say thanks to Balon. Kudos to you!

 

[liferockss]

its quite old thread so not sure if i will get reply but want to try it before posting new one, I followed the steps and wa able to start BFE service, but do not get internet access if I start the service, currently I have stoped it and posting this message...any clue?

 

[Layla]

Not sure if thread is still open but I was able to make the registry changes and get the BFE started however when I go to start the firewall I get the error message "Windows could not start the Windows Firewall on Local Computer. For more information review the System Event Log. If this is a non-microsoft service, contact the service vendor, and refer to service-specific error code 5. " Any suggestions? I saw some posts of other people needing to give additional permissions for Windows 7??? I also saw another registry download entitled
0677.mpssvc.reg???? Any help would be FANTASTIC!!!!

 

[chaosjosh33]

ok so i followed the instructions and when i try to start windows firewall from services i get "Windows could not start Windows Firewall on Local Computer." any help is appreciated.

 

[AlterUrEgo]

Registered into this forum just to say Thank You.....

Thanks loads for the posts people. I made my own bfe.reg and firewall.reg from page 2 of this thread. I lost my firewall the other day to a Security Scan or some crapola like that viris I assume.
I backed up the registry first then ran the bfe.reg and then the firewall.reg file, restarted my comp and followed the permissions change, started the services mentioned and bobs your uncle...it worked, I was able to go into the control panel and turn on firewall without the error popup.
CHEERS
AlterUrEgo
P.S. looks like lots of intresting reads throught out this forum..I'll think I will hang around a while lol

 

[exzacklyright]

I've tried everything... Nothing works :[ can't start BFE.. nor firewall. From setting permissions... to scanning with malwarebyes... to useing "sfc /scannow"... nothing will fix it.

 

[Nickod777]

Hi there, my name is Balon and I am pretty sure I have the way to fix your problem.

IT IS SUGGESTED YOU BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Backing Up Your Registry

1. Go Here and download ERUNT
   (ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.)
2. Install ERUNT by following the prompts
   (use the default install settings but say no to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the start-up folder, if you like you can enable this option later)
3. Start ERUNT
   (either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup)
4. Choose a location for the backup
   (the default location is C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT which is acceptable).
5. Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are ticked
6. Press OK
7. Press YES to create the folder.

Registry Modifications



Download both the registry files

bfe.reg

firewall.reg

Launch and import them to registry

Restart your PC

Now,open RUN and type

regedit and click ok

go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\BFE

Right click on it-permissions

Click on ADD and type

Everyone and click ok

Now Click on Everyone

Below you have permission for users

Select full control and click ok

Now,open RUN and type

services.msc and click ok

start base filtering engine service and then windows firewall service

For further assistance contact me here, I will be checking this thread every few hours, this worked for me and it should work for you too.

You saved me man, about a few months back I got Botnet or whatever it's called on my computer. and I did a full W7 reinstall, but for some reason Firewall didn't reinstall. Somehow my installation disk got infected. But was minor and stopped security from being reinstalled. So now my computer is secure again thanks to you!

 

[cottar]

It worked 100%

Many Thanks Balon followed your instructions to the letter and hey presto all working again, Thanks a million

Hi there, my name is Balon and I am pretty sure I have the way to fix your problem.

IT IS SUGGESTED YOU BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Backing Up Your Registry

1. Go Here and download ERUNT
   (ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.)
2. Install ERUNT by following the prompts
   (use the default install settings but say no to the portion that asks you to add ERUNT to the start-up folder, if you like you can enable this option later)
3. Start ERUNT
   (either by double clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup)
4. Choose a location for the backup
   (the default location is C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT which is acceptable).
5. Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are ticked
6. Press OK
7. Press YES to create the folder.

Registry Modifications



Download both the registry files

bfe.reg

firewall.reg

Launch and import them to registry

Restart your PC

Now,open RUN and type

regedit and click ok

go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\BFE

Right click on it-permissions

Click on ADD and type

Everyone and click ok

Now Click on Everyone

Below you have permission for users

Select full control and click ok

Now,open RUN and type

services.msc and click ok

start base filtering engine service and then windows firewall service

For further assistance contact me here, I will be checking this thread every few hours, this worked for me and it should work for you too.