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“0x8007042c” error message when you try to start Windows Firewall

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Symptoms

When you try to start Windows Firewall, you receive the following error if the Firewall service is disabled or if your computer is infected with malware:
0x8007042c

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, scan for and remove malware by following the steps in Method 1.
Method 1: Scan for and remove malware
Method 2: Start Windows Firewall
Method 3: Start associate services

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More Information

For more information about Windows Firewall, go to Windows Firewall.


Microsoft offers Microsoft Security Essentials, a free security program that will help protect your computer from malware. For more information about Microsoft Security Essentials, go to Consumer Security Support Center.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2530126
Revision : 4
Created on : 6/2/2017
Published on : 6/2/2017
Exists online : False
Views : 267