Windows 7 Firewall Doesn't Work

[panais]

I decided to try and test windows 7 firewall.
So i enable the firewall,i add firefox to allowed list...BUT i cant opem any website,firefox doesn't work,is just opening an empty website,(view attachments)
When i disable firewall everyting works fine.
I tried this with 5-6 programs and i have the same issue.

 

[Corrine]

Hi, panais.

First make sure that the firewall you were using previously has been disabled/uninstalled. Next, I suggest you start by resetting the default settings and see if that works. See the tutorial at Windows Firewall - Restore Default Settings.

 

[panais]

Hi, panais.

First make sure that the firewall you were using previously has been disabled/uninstalled. Next, I suggest you start by resetting the default settings and see if that works. See the tutorial at Windows Firewall - Restore Default Settings.

I tried this too but no solution,actually i tried almost everything.

 

[not so gray matter]

If you're not tied to Windows Firewall, I recommend disabling it and installing Comodo Firewall (Free)

Download Comodo Firewall

Otherwise, go through this support article and browse the others on the Microsoft site.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Understanding-Windows-Firewall-settings

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

I decided to try and test windows 7 firewall.
So i enable the firewall,i add firefox to allowed list...BUT i cant opem any website,firefox doesn't work,is just opening an empty website,(view attachments)
When i disable firewall everyting works fine.
I tried this with 5-6 programs and i have the same issue.

Hello,

In Windows 7 you have advance Firewall when you add the rule make sure you add for both Inbould and Outbound. I guess might just added either one of them. So go ahead and add for both inbound and outbound and reboot the System one it important to reboot because sometime it reuquries the Services to restart to take effect. Follow this doucment from Firefox carefully Configuring Windows Firewall

Hope this helps,
Captain

 

[Corrine]

@notsograymatter, I don't include Comodo in my list of recommended free firewall software programs because Comodo includes the prechecked installation of the HopSurf Toolbar (another IAC product which replaced the Ask Toolbar) and this discussion topic: Dark side of COMODO....

 

[panais]

I tried before comodo firewall and is NOT good.
I use Pc Tools Firewall Plus.
BUT because i also use windows 7 security essentials i will try and i will like to stay with microsoft programs for my security.
I want to use only WINDOWS antivirus/antispyware and firewall.
BUT again something is wrong with my windows firewall.

 

[panais]

Never mind (view attachment) i will stay with Pc Tools Firewall Plus for the moment.
Btw I will like to ask something.
I use both/together Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast free.
I want to REMOVE avast,is my pc safe with only Microsoft Security Essentials?

 

[Tews]

In a word.. yes..

 

[tw33k]

Never mind (view attachment) i will stay with Pc Tools Firewall Plus for the moment.
Btw I will like to ask something.
I use both/together Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast free.
I want to REMOVE avast,is my pc safe with only Microsoft Security Essentials?

In my opinion going from avast! to MSE is downgrading. Independant tests show time and again that avast! out performs MSE on every level. Having said that, it's your computer so ultimately, it's up to you to decide what you use.

 

[panais]

Avast vs Microsoft Security Essentials test....

First i disable Microsoft Security Essentials.(Capture 1)
Then i open an INFECTED file (i have this for testing) and avast dident do anything,NOTHING.
Then i tried the http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/75602-test-your-anti-virus.html test,again avast NO response.
Then i disable avast and enable Microsoft Security Essentials,and do the same things.View the results (Capture 2 and Capture 3)
MSE,Avast 2-0.
So i will remove avast and keep Microsoft Security Essentials.
I wish to <<cure>> my win7 firewall,because as i said before i want to stay with windows originall security i dont want to use third programs.

 

[Corrine]

I wish to <<cure>> my Windows 7 firewall,because as i said before i want to stay with windows originall security i dont want to use third programs.

Have you followed Captain Jack's suggestion at http://www.sevenforums.com/670532-post5.html for the Windows firewall with Firefox?

 

[panais]

I wish to <<cure>> my Windows 7 firewall,because as i said before i want to stay with windows originall security i dont want to use third programs.

Have you followed Captain Jack's suggestion at http://www.sevenforums.com/670532-post5.html for the Windows firewall with Firefox?

Yes,i tried that too,inbound rules,outbound rules,restart,NOTHING.
A note...after many changes and restart i start firefox and is connect,i close firefox i start firefox NO internet.
I have done some changes in firewall,i close firewall,i start firewall the firewall is back to default NO changes.
I dont knowsomething is wrong and i cant find what.
Is there any tool to repair firewall?

 

[thathagat]

I have done some changes in firewall,i close firewall,i start firewall the firewall is back to default NO changes.

ummm...do you mean that the changes you make are not applied?

I dont know something is wrong and i cant find what.
Is there any tool to repair firewall?

well try this if you may.....
1.un-install firefox better still use revo free to remove FF
2.reset win 7 firewall to default.
3.re-install firefox

 

[tw33k]

I wish to <<cure>> my Windows 7 firewall,because as i said before i want to stay with windows originall security i dont want to use third programs.

Have you followed Captain Jack's suggestion at http://www.sevenforums.com/670532-post5.html for the Windows firewall with Firefox?

Yes,i tried that too,inbound rules,outbound rules,restart,NOTHING.
A note...after many changes and restart i start firefox and is connect,i close firefox i start firefox NO internet.
I have done some changes in firewall,i close firewall,i start firewall the firewall is back to default NO changes.
I dont knowsomething is wrong and i cant find what.
Is there any tool to repair firewall?

Try this: Start-All Progams-Accessories-Right-click CMD-Run as Administrator
type: sfc/scannow and press enter
let it scan.
When finished try the firewall again
still got problems? Repair install

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Yes,i tried that too,inbound rules,outbound rules,restart,NOTHING.
A note...after many changes and restart i start firefox and is connect,i close firefox i start firefox NO internet.
I have done some changes in firewall,i close firewall,i start firewall the firewall is back to default NO changes.
I dont knowsomething is wrong and i cant find what.
Is there any tool to repair firewall?

I honestly never seen Windows Firewall blocking Firefox !! Maybe reinstalling Firefox might fix it !!

- Captain

 

[panais]

I fully restore my pc with norton ghost image.
I started win7 firewall.
I dont like it,i dident like the interface and all the rest,ungly,stupid,with lots of errors for me,it cant remember my options changes etc.
Nevermind,as i said before,for the moment i will stay with pc tools firewall,simple and good.
Microsoft Security Essentials,simple and good.
And Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for extra scan ever few days.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

I fully restore my pc with norton ghost image.
I started win7 firewall.
I dont like it,i dident like the interface and all the rest,ungly,stupid,with lots of errors for me,it cant remember my options changes etc.
Nevermind,as i said before,for the moment i will stay with pc tools firewall,simple and good.
Microsoft Security Essentials,simple and good.
And Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for extra scan ever few days.

Glad that your up and running !! Good setup !!

- Captain

 

[antharr]

Try using this to control and configure your Windows Firewall.

Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software