Windows Firewall: "Public network" - what is it?

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• The Windows Firewall blocks network share on Windows 7

  I'm currently on Windows 7 Pro x 64.  I use the firewall of Windows of Microsoft Security Essentials and Microsoft.  No firewall AV or additional software is currently installed.  I regularly use the many Xbox 360 to stream media content of this machine on the home network.  In addition, I set up a homegroup to share resources such as printer and fileshares with other machines in the House.  It's all working perfectly until a few weeks ago.  No direct changes to installation other than updates of Microsoft, Adobe (Flash) and Oracle (Java).  Now, unless I turn off the Windows Firewall, my xboxs can not see the sharing machine, and no other network computers can print/share via homegroup.

  Currently, discovery network, file sharing of printers and streaming media are disabled and cannot be reactivated.  Check the radio buttons on the first two, then clicking to save does nothing.  I get sent to the network and sharing Center screen, but when I check again options for change advanced sharing settings, the options are returned to the people with reduced mobility.  Media streaming from this screen says it is on (even if this is not the case), but when I select the option to change this, it says it is disabled (which is correct).  By selecting the option to turn on media streaming continuously, does nothing.  I can click constantly with no change.

  I ran the Virus Scan free from Symantec online as long as complete system scan MSSE where each is an element, and in each case, the two elements have been removed (for the threat found by Symantec) NPE and (for the number found by MSSE) the MSSE tool.  I also run SFC/scannow and repaired the problem identified.  With two comprehensive analyses of each tool, I am sure that my machine is the threat and corruption free.

  In addition, I went through the list of services recommended to 'start' and 'automatic' which was published MANY times by MANY people.  For clarity, I have all these started and set to automatic:

  o computer browser
  o Client DHCP
  o customer DNS
  o network connections
  o knowledge of network locations
  o remote procedure call (RPC)
  o server
  o support TCP/IP Netbios
  o workstation

  With all these started, I can not follow the discovery of the network, the file and printer sharing, and streaming media options running.  I also made sure upnp started as well.

  I noticed, however, when I disabled the Windows Firewall, all options could be changed and stayed changed.  I added WMP to the firewall allow list and activated the firewall.  All options have yet.  In the firwall outgoing options are all set to allow, if incoming is currently refused saying "block all connections to programs that are not on the list of allowed programs."  It is the default state of Windows Firewall.

  Run without AV and a FW is NOT an option.  Specifically, these are tools MS and should not conflict with these simple network features.

  Help

  I was able to solve the problem after a kick in the right direction of another user of the forum.  The 'general' advice give cannot solve the problem, but they are a good starting point if nothing else.  Please see this thread for the difficulty that I used:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itprosecurity/thread/2edd56f0-c00b-48f8-8812-6bd5b8ed33fa

• Windows Firewall does not, what to do

  I install windows xp pro - and the firewall does not open. What can I do?

  Hello

  • What happen when you try to turn on the firewall?
  • You receive an error message?

  You can view these methods:

  Method 1:

  You can try to reset the winsock.
   
  To repair and reset the winsock in Windows XP. 
  1. click on the Start button.
  2. type Cmd in the search text box.
  3. right click on cmd.exe and command prompt run as administrator. Allow elevation request.
  4 type netsh winsock reset at the shell command prompt, and then press the Enter key.
  Restart the computer.

  Method 2:
  You need to perform a clean boot to find the program that is causing and then disable or remove.
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353/en-us
  Note: When you have finished troubleshooting, proceed as explained in the article to reset the computer to start as usual.
   

• I have no windows firewall in service. It is said he stopped, what should I do?

  And my space of WMI repository is consistent I have trend micro internet security pro on my pc, but almost a year now and I started having this notification that my firewall stopped.

  As I understand it, trend micro internet security pro has its own firewall. She should have knew the Windows Firewall.

  What I don't understand... is why it took a year before trend stop windows firewall.

  Maybe you want to ask the expert s of trend in the Trend Micro support forums?

  http://eSupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/default.aspx

• I can't turn off my Windows Firewall?

  I can't activate the WF out im stuck at the control panel > system and security > firewall anmd so I can't click on anything :(?

  Hello

  ·         Why are you trying to turn off the Windows Firewall?

  ·         What happens when you try to click on firewall?

  ·         You receive an error message?

  ·         Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  ·         What operating system is installed on the computer?

  Step 1:

  I suggest you to see the steps in the below mentioned links and check if this may help.

  If you use Windows XP, see the link below and check if it helps.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283673

  If you are using Windows Vista, check out the link below and check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  If you use Windows 7, see the link below and check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  Step 2:

  I suggest you to check the status of clean boot and see if it helps.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7 and Windows XP

  See the articles below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

• Windows Vista Firewall: Uncheck basic network layout would make my computer more secure on the Public network?

  I use the Public network a lot.  I noticed that on my Windows Vista firewall, Core Networking is checked on by default.  Unchecking it would make my computer more secure on the Public network?  I already checked in my firewall settings, block all incoming connections.  Regarding security, I run MSE, like Spyware Blaster in the background.  Automatic updating and Malware Protection are on.  My other security settings are OK.  I do not understand why Core Networking is checked on by default.  This would make an open port, right?  Unchecking it would make my computer more secure?  Thank you.

  Hello

  If you uncheck Core Networking IPv4 and IPv6 will be unreliable or blocked.

  You have a router, a firewall (today, most have them) which is excellent protection
  for your network against external influences. In addition, Windows Firewall.

  Windows Vista Networking-
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742618.aspx

  Better to use WPA/WPA2 security if they are available and you can hide the SSID that will help
  help others to see the network (note on some routers more hide the SSID)
  causes of connection problems and if they find out the name he is more useful).

  Wireless network general recommendations of security for individuals
  http://theillustratednetwork.MVPs.org/LAN/SoHoWirelessSecurity.html

  Introduction to wireless network security
  http://netsecurity.about.com/od/Hackertools/a/aa072004b.htm

  10 tips for Wireless Home Network Security
  http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/TP/wifisecurity.htm

  Securing your wireless network
  http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm

  How to secure your router Linksys Wireless - similar can be used for other routers
  http://www.pctipguys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&ID=57&Itemid=36

  What are the different wireless network security methods?
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/b385cc8a-AF25-489e-a82e-decf6df26b681033.mspx#EZB

  Hope these helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows 7; Windows firewall prevents the discovery network, files and printers, sharing, public folder sharing and streaming media

  Windows Home Premium SP1, completely up to date.  Windows Firewall is enabled.

  Try to keep the file sharing and printers on a home network.  Try changing the settings on the control panel; All Control Panel items: Center network and sharing; Advanced sharing settings.

  When I try to change the option buttons for sharing, then click on save changes at the bottom of the page, the screen jumps to the network and sharing Center.  Object entering the settings advanced, no parameters have been recorded.   The comoputer restarting does not help.  I checked that the following services are running and set to automatic according to the http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/cant-turn-on-network-discovery-and-media-streaming/98654e71-4bff-4dd3-acec-ffc3524d44a4;

  The base filtering engine
  DNS client
  Function Discovery Provider Host
  Function Discovery Resource Publication
  HomeGroup listener
  HomeGroup provider
  Server
  SSDP Discovery
  UPnP device host
  Windows Firewall

  When I stop the Windows Firewall service, I can activate the sharing I want.  Of course the windows firewall prevents sharing I would do on my network.

  I'm uncomfortable with Miss having a firewall work on my computer.  How to configure my Win 7 machine windows firewall to allow communications with my homegroup?  I tried to restore the default values.  This did not allow the communication.  I tried to find the homegroup settings in the advanced settings of the windows firewall.  No luck there.

  What should I do to configure my windows firewall to allow network discovery and file sharing of printers and media streaming and sharing?

  Hi stephanie,.

  Thanks for joining us out on Microsoft Community Forums.

  Looks like the Windows firewall prevents the discovery network, files and printers, sharing, public sharing of files and streaming media. We will analyze and identify the cause of the problem.

  You have a third-party antivirus installed on the computer program?

  Method 1:

  To turn on network discovery
  
  1. Open advanced sharing settings by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type network, click Network and sharing Center, and then, in the left pane, click on change settings for sharing advanced.
  2. click on the chevron to expand the current network profile.
  3. click turn on network discovery and then click on save changes. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide
  confirmation.

  The article below explains all about the network discovery:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/enable-or-disable-network-discovery

  If any of these responses not solve the issue, let us then run the sfc scan and check if any file system is corrupt. I also recommend to perform a clean boot in order to find the root cause of the problem.

  Method 2:

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click programs, accessories principally made, right-click Guest, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  b. type the following command and press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow

  The sfc/scannow command. analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  More information on SFC scan found in this document:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  See also:

  Open a port in Windows Firewall

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/open-a-port-in-Windows-Firewall

  Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/allow-a-program-to-communicate-through-Windows-Firewall

  Hope this information helps. Get back to us if you have more queries about Windows.

• What is the last solution for the problem disabled Windows Firewall in Vista?

  I have Windows vista 64 bit on a PC.
  I've tried about 5 different error 0x6D9 code search solutions.
  Nothing seems to help.
  I don't understand this one: http://blogs.technet.com/b/networking/archive/2011/06/08/the-windows-firewall-service-fails-to-start-introduction.aspx
  In short, when I pull up the GUI firewall I press "Turn firewall on or off" and get "due to an unidentified problem, Windows cannot display Windows Firewall settings.
  When I hit "Update settings now", I hear a 'boing '.
  When I pull up of Windows Firewall with advanced security, I said that "Windows Firewall with Security Advanced snap-in failed to load." Restart the firewall service on the computer that you are managing. Error 0x6D9 code.
  In addition, Security Center is not displayed.
  My firewall has been down for at least 5 months. I've ignored except that now I really need for my taxes. TurboTax does not refresh without a firewall running, it seems.
  I tried: Windows updates. Yes, they have updated.
  I disabled my firewall.
  I turned off the normal charge and tried to do a clean load without any program except for MS loading programs.  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  I tried to do the Security Center to activate automatically by running services. The only problem is that there is no security poster Center.
  http://www.Vistax64.com/system-security/197568-Security-Center-service-cant-started.html
  Under the instructions on How to use the file system tool Checker to troubleshoot system missing or damaged files on Windows Vista or Windows 7 , I ran the scan of the file system (sfc/scannow) checker. It found corrupted files, but the system said that they couldn'b be repaired. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
  I cannot access the analysis files and don't know what I'd do, even if I could read. seems http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833 is beyond me.
  Y at - he other recent advice?
  I disable Kaspersky when I do this job, but I regularly clean the computer with K and let it run.
  Thanks for any advice.
  Stephen

  I suggest you contact TurboTax and poster in their Live community forums.
  They should be able to tell you how to pass your file.

  https://TtlC.Intuit.com/post/show_all_posts?category_id=0

  Thank you

• Windows 7 keeps changing home network to the public network, without pompting, in this case I can't access the internet, even though my router still receives the internet signal.

  Windows 7 keeps changing home network to the public network without asking for confirmation, this prevents me to access the internet

  Hi douglas wilson,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  Since when are you facing this problem?

  We need additional information to help you better.

  Make sure that you save the settings after clicking on homepage or work profile in the network profiles.

  Strengthen the security of your computer and your network:

  Identify and resolve home network problems:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/identify-and-resolve-home-network-problems

  Open network problem:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-networking-troubleshooters

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows 7 continues to change network to the Public network without asking confirmation

  Windows 7 keeps changing home network to the Public network without asking for confirmation. I used the troubleshooter and it has not shown "no valid ip configuration". I reinstalled the driver but it does not work. What should I do?

  Hello

  All computers on the network are installed with Windows 7.
   
  You can try the steps in this article and check.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2578723?WA=wsignin1.0

• Impossible to activate permanent "network discovery and file sharing" in advanced sharing without turning windows firewall at the wide service.

  Environment:

  I have a workgroup Windows 8 pro PC with all updates from Windows update. The PC is connected via WiFi (home) to a router (the same thing happens if I am connected to the router directly via RJ45). It's my "private network (NAT). I have the Windows Firewall is enabled in its default configuration. I use "Windows Defender" as my protection\firewall of virus software.  "When I go to: change options for sharing different network profiles" under advanced sharing options. I try to turn on file sharing and network discovery in the private profile. It shows that "the private sector is the current profile. The radio button lights. However, when I go to the file Explorer / network I got the message ' network discovery and file sharing are turned off. " The network computers and devices are not visible. Click here to change... " I click to change, however when I click to change it keeps returning and gives me the same message. I then go in ""network control and Internet\Network and sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings " and the option buttons in private profile for the network discovery and file sharing are turned off."

  If I turn off the Windows Firewall. Everything works. I need to open a hole in the windows firewall for 2 applications was discovered and network file sharing. I opened rather not just blindly ports. However, if this is the only solution, what ports do I need open.

  Hi all

  I have exactly the same problem.  (and I'm not the only one. - There are many!) The problem does not lie with the Windows Firewall. If I turn it off, discovery network and file sharing is turned on-tour he turn it back on and its all disabled subsequently and the rest of the way.  I've been round and round the forums of the world looking for a solution but still find a definitive answer. Can certain software engineering in Microsoft Please arrive at the correct answer.

  Thank you very much

  PT.

• What is ivs.exe because it is considered an exception in my Windows Firewall

  I found a program listed as an exception in my Windows Firewall. Its properties indicate E:\ivs.exe. Anyone know what it is? Running Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 - 32 bit, IE 9.

  Looks like you have run a program from a CD or a DVD that accessible to the internet.

• What I do to my Windows Firewall automatically resets.

  When you try to set up the rules of traffic outgoing/incoming, it appears for awhile until I refresh it and it disappears. Whenever I have the program such as Skype, I have to 'Allow' the program starting the program. However, whenever I restart my computer, I'll have to do the same thing. Programs such as Skype, steam and reflector are programs that need me to be invited. Even turn off my firewall does not work as it will just automatically. Doesn't seem to be a virus, because all it does is annoying me but not really putting myself in danger. I checked my inbound and outbound rules, but it seems that it is just all the default rules as if a reset button is being spammed. I know that a BSOD's happened. I don't really know if it's happened before or after but the BSODS happened when I was watching YouTube but it was a strange BSOD. After dumping all of the physical memory, an error came up saying that the dump file was too small and he was creating a substitute? I waited the BSOD at the end in itself, as usual, but this time he doesn't not so I just forced a reboot and it seemed well thereafter. If anyone of you need a journal, tell me where to find it, but this seems more like a registry problem for me. I'm not good with computers, but I'm not so bad. Oh and if after all this if you did not... I need help please. Thank you :D

  Notes:

  -I don't remember what I did before this problem occurred

  -J' already ran a scan SFC (no result)

  -Run Malwarebytes (no result)

  -Tried to restart my computer (obviously)

  -J' tried Googling autour

  Hi Winston,

  As I understand it, the problem with the firewall Windows automatically resets on the system.

  Certainly, I understand your concern and appreciate all your efforts to try to solve this problem.

  I suggest you refer to the article given below to restore windows firewall settings.

  Restore Windows Firewall settings

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-Windows-Firewall-settings

  If the problem persists, I suggest to create a new user account and check if that helps.

  To diagnose the issue in the new user account, I suggest you try to re-create the issue in the new user account and check if that helps.

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=Windows-7

  Security, privacy & accounts

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Security-Privacy-accounts-help#security-privacy-accounts-help=Windows-7&V0H=win8tab1&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1

  I hope this information is useful.

  Please let us know if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• Restriction of ports by using Windows Firewall in ad hoc network

  Hello world

  I came across this new configuration of the port blocking on an ad hoc network by using the windows firewall is enabled on a machine.

  I would do this in detail for a better understanding.

  System has set up a network with SSID 'Testing' adhoc and system B connects to the ad hoc network created by using wireless network.

  System, windows firewall is enabled and created a rule for outbound block 80, 443 ports and it works fine in the system (I could not access google.com), but when tried to access ports 80, 443 B system its not blocked (I able to access google.com) thought that Internet is shared system.

  Whereas, when an outbound rule is created in the WF system B to block ports 80, 443, and then his job very well (I could not access google.com)

  Is it possible to make use of windows firewall in the system to act on another system B which is connected via ICS.

  Grateful if anyone can provide their contribution to help setting up this configuration.

  Thank you

  Hello Renon,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and we provide a detailed description of the issue.

  I suggest you to send your request in the TechNet forums to get the problem resolved.

  Please visit the link below to send your query in the TechNet forums:

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer

  Hope this information is useful. Please come back to write to us if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• Windows Firewall: what does it mean 'private profile '?

  I guess that 'Private profile' refers to an IP address that does not perform routing to the Internet, but then, why is not called 'local' or 'LAN '? And why is it called a "profile"? I'm not trying to be semantically *-retentive or being here. In fact, I'm confused by the terminology.

  'Private profile' kindly explain in terms I can understand as: addressing IP or WAN c. privilege user, VPN, LAN, etc. (in particular, belongs to a 'private' VPN?)

  Thank you.

  PS: just so you know, I'm a geek:

  • Private? = ? IP4_localhost | IP4_A-LAN | IP4_B-LAN | IP4_C-LAN
  • Public? = ? IP4_A-WAN | IP4_B-WAN | IP4_C-WAN

  where:

  • IP4_localhost = 127.X.X.X/8
  • IP4_A-LAN = 10.X.X.X/8
  • IP4_B-LAN = 172. [16-31]. X.X/12
  • IP4_C-LAN = 192.168.X.X/16
  • IP4_A-WAN = [1-9]. X.X.X/8 | [11-99]. X.X.X/8 | 100 (0-63). X.X/8 | 100. [128-255]. X.X/8 | [101-126]. X.X.X/8
  • IP4_B-WAN IS [128-168]. X.X.X/12 | 169. [0-253]. X.X/12 | 169.255.X.X/12 | [170-171]. X.X.X/12 | 172. [0-15]. X.X/12 | 172 [32-255]. X.X/12 | [173-191]. X.X.X/12
  • IP4_C-WAN = 192.0.1.0/16 | 192,0. [3-255]. X / 16 | 192. [1-87]. X.X/16 | 192,88. [0-98]. X / 16 | 192,88. [100-255]. X / 16 | 192. [89-167]. X.X/16 | 192 [169-255]. X.X/16 | [193-197]. X.X.X/16 | 198. [0-17]. X.X/16 | 198. [20-50]. X.X/16 | 198,51. [0-99]. X / 16 | 198,51. [101-255]. X / 16 | [199-202]. X.X.X/16 | 203,0. [0-112]. X / 16 | 203,0. [114-255]. X / 16 | [204-223]. X.X.X/16

  Hello Mark,

  Please keep us updated on the status of the issue. I appreciate your efforts to resolve the issue.

  We can also refer to this Microsoft article and check if it helps.

  Windows Firewall with advanced security

  Please do not hesitate to answer, in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

  Thank you