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Windows Firewall
« on: April 21, 2013, 12:17:34 pm »
i used the software and ticked
Reset Registry Permissions
Reset File Permissions
Register System Files
Repair WMI
Repair Windows Firewall
Remove Policies set by Infections
Set Windows Services to Default startup

Still the problem is not solved when i go to Windows Firewall and click on use recommended settings the window freezes for some time then without any error it just goes back to normal without switching on the windows firewall

 When i go to services and try to switch on Windows Firewall it does not work too...

I basically need Windows Firewall just so that i can use Internet Connection Sharing service( Apparently it doesnt work if the Windows Firewall Service is not started)...
All help will be Appreciated... Thank you !
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 11:24:32 am »
What version of Windows?

I have another user with the same problem on XP. Turns out his WMI is totally not working, and the firewall depends on the WMI. My repair couldnt get it working because Windows is unable to rebuild it. SO while I am helping him I want to see if you might be in the same boat.

If so I can find out whats going on and get it added to the repair program :-)

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 11:28:36 am »
Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 11:32:37 am »
OK get me a screen shot of the files and sizes in this folder :wink:
C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository

Here is what mine looks like :-)

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2013, 11:43:01 am »
Im Afraid its quite Similar....
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2013, 11:44:50 am »
Then yours may not be a wmi problem but something else. Lets do a quick test to confirm :-)

My system info tool uses WMI to pull all the information. If WMI is working then the program should pull all the fino, try it out and let me know :wink:
http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/system_information.html

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2013, 11:48:38 am »
Yup it worked and all my Info was logged.
Do you require an upload of the .txt file?
Thank you for all of your Help in this vexing situation !
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2013, 11:52:51 am »
I dont need the txt file, as long as it had the info then WMI is working. :-)

So now the fun part, finding out what part in the system isnt working lol.

Is there anything errors in the event viewer that might help point us in the right direction to start looking?

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2013, 11:59:22 am »
Kay ive found these two always occurring when i try to start Windows Firewall Service from services.msc
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2013, 12:07:15 pm »
Perfect :-)

Try this first and lets see how it goes.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd364354%28v=ws.10%29.aspx

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013, 12:16:26 pm »
Kay i know its not a low memory case.
Does that mean its a registry is corrupted case?
So no way of tackling this problem?  :cry:
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013, 12:18:55 pm »
Always a way :-)

Lets try disabling the logging that it is doing first
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/82164e05-3abe-428a-8b3d-7043462070e4

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2013, 12:21:27 pm »
I didnt get you, should i diable the Event logging or Enable it?
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2013, 12:22:31 pm »
Disable :-)

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Lets try disabling the logging that it is doing first

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2013, 12:27:32 pm »
Okay done and on trying to start Windows Firewall i got an Error in CMD (in pic)
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2013, 12:30:28 pm »
The windows firewall service looks like it is missing. My repair puts that back, so if it is missing again then something deleted it.

Lets do some quick scans.

Run this rootkit tool
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/mbar/

and this one
http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446

Let me know if they find anything :-)

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2013, 12:53:28 pm »
No Malware found (By both Programs)   :cheesy:
Or wait should i be sad...   :confused:
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2013, 12:57:02 pm »
You may have deeper problems.

But there is a way to get it all fixed in one shot without doing a factory reset :-)

Lets do a repair install, this way you can keep all your programs and settings.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

And to do that you will need a Windows 7 disk with SP1 already on it, you can grab that here :wink:
https://sites.google.com/site/linuxlablibrary/windows-iso

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2013, 01:01:55 pm »
Will this Wipe off all the Data on my Hard Drive? (the one where Software is installed)
How much Time will it take?
Thanks alot!
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2013, 01:03:51 pm »
Nope. It is basically doing an upgrade to the same version. So all data is in place :-)

Make sure to read the directions. Windows simply gets reinstalled while keeping all your data.

Of course always good to have a backup just in case. :wink:

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2013, 01:07:02 pm »
What are the risks if i do this without a backup (coz i dont have an external Hard disk)
Also the 'Product key' of Windows they are talking bout is same as the one stuck on the bottom of my laptop right?
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2013, 01:08:43 pm »
Yes on the product key.

The only risk is if something goes nuts and you cant get back into Windows, doesnt really happen. If the repair install fails it simply puts it back to what it was. Your data doesnt get wiped no matter what as long as your hard drive is good of course lol.

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2013, 01:10:59 pm »
Okay im almost ready to do this..
But in the links you sent me, there is no option for Windows 7 Home Basic Version. Where can i get that for download ?
Also what does that (bootable) mean
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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2013, 01:19:31 pm »
Grab the home premium one. Then you will have to do an edit to make it show every verion during setup :-)

http://lifehacker.com/5438005/eicfg-removal-utility-lets-you-use-any-product-key-with-your-windows-7-disc
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http://code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/

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Re: Windows Firewall
« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2013, 01:26:12 pm »
Okay then The Download has started... 3.1 Gb phew!!
Thanks for all your help, if all goes well ill be back here tomorrow with an update on how it went,
Thanks again for all your help and Wish me Luck !!   :artist:
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