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Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically

Automatically repair Windows Firewall problems, such as Windows fails to start Windows Firewall service (0x5), BFE service is missing, or Windows remote assistance is not working. Find other automated solutions
What it fixes...
  • Windows Firewall is not the default firewall
  • Windows Firewall does not start
  • Windows could not start Windows Firewall. Service-specific error 5 (0x5) 
  • Remote Assistance is not working because it is blocked by Windows Firewall 
  • You cannot access shared files and printers because sharing is blocked by Windows Firewall
  • BFE service is missing
  • Firewall will not start Error Code 80070424
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Instruction to Run
  • Click the Run now button below
  • Then follow the onscreen prompts to launch
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  • Click Download below, then click Run or Open in your browser and follow the onscreen prompts to create the Fix it Portable folder
  • Then copy the Fix it Portable folder to the computer with the problem and run the Launch Fix it application
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