Windows Firewall Troubleshooter

If you're experiencing problems related to the Windows Firewall, make sure to check out this simple tool. Released by Microsoft, Windows Firewall Troubleshooter features a user-friendly wizard to help you repair firewall-related issues as quickly as possible.

No configuration is required on your behalf since the whole operation is carried out automatically. Compatible only with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10, the utility can figure out if Windows Firewall isn't the default firewall of your computer, if it doesn't start, or if it cannot run due to a service error (for example, a stopped service could prevent it from starting).

Windows Firewall Troubleshooter can fix Remote Assistance if it's being blocked by the system firewall. It can also detect if a required BFE service is missing, if the firewall won't start due to error code 80070424, or if you're unable to reach shared files and printers due to the fact that sharing is not permitted by the firewall.

There is no installation necessary. You can double-click the downloaded file to launch Windows Firewall Troubleshooter right away, then ask it to automatically repair any detected issues or to show them in a list so you can manually review each setting.