the Vista firewall exceptions are missing

All the exceptions that are predefined on the Vista firewall exceptions tab are missing.  There are no entries, no list of checkboxes.  By clicking on "Restore defaults" does nothing.  How to bring back these entries?

Specifically, I seeks to turn on "Network discovery", "sharing of files and printers", "Administrative shares", etc.  I am running Vista Home Premium (32 bit) SP2.

Thank you, Bernard

Hi Bernard,.

Thanks for asking your concern in Microsoft Community!

I see from the description of your post, that you are facing problems with the firewall settings.

You are able to view the same in safe mode?

Worry and follow these steps.

Step 1:

Start the computer in safe mode and check the number.

Some options, including the mode safe mode, start Windows in a limited State, where only the essential is started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as a possible cause.

Follow this link provided below to start your computer in safe mode.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

Step 2:

If it works fine in safe mode, and then put the computer to boot and see if the problem still occurs.

To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 3 of the KB article provided above.

If you need help on this or you need help on Windows keep us informed.

We will be happy to help you!

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