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bluesupallnight:
Hi, guys.
I'm having problem with my firewall right after i finished installing windows 8.1 Pro. I couldn't turn on the firewall according to the instruction given on the websites I've visited. After a few tries solving the problem, I even tried the Windows Repair, but the problem persists. I can't even connect to my Wi-Fi because of the firewall. Please help me!

Boggin:
Are you using the default Windows Defender and have you checked that it is turned on http://www.fixedbyvonnie.com/2013/10/how-to-turn-on-windows-defender-in-windows-8-1/

If you are using a 3rd party AV program with its own firewall, that will disable Windows Firewall.

Are you able to get an Internet connection when booted up into Safe Mode with Networking ?

bluesupallnight:
I almost gave up when the firewall's status changed. it turned on by itself without me doing anything, just like how my windows 8 updated itself few days ago. i don't know what happened because those updates needed my permission to continue. well, thx Boggin for the helpful answer. i wish i could try it. my windows defender wouldn't open until the firewall was fixed. i've stopped my AVG a few times when i tried to turn on the firewall. i guess it's a miracle to have it fixed itself without me banging my head against it.

Boggin:
It's possible that AVG could have disrupted it, but glad it sorted itself out.

bluesupallnight:

--- Quote from: Boggin on February 22, 2015, 12:27:46 pm ---It's possible that AVG could have disrupted it, but glad it sorted itself out.

--- End quote ---

my firewall's acting up again. it turning on and off. windows defender also doing the same. i think it must have something to do with AVG. should i uninstall it? what if i can't uninstall the AVG? any other option?

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