firewall troubleshooting

  1. Windows 11 Firewall Error (Event ID 2042): Causes, Impact, and Fixes

    When Microsoft releases a significant update for its flagship operating system, Windows 11, users and IT professionals usually expect improvements, greater stability, and added features. However, the post-update reality doesn’t always match the anticipation. One recent example perfectly...
  2. Windows Firewall Bug in Windows 11 24H2: Ongoing Issues and Developer Challenges

    For months, Windows users and administrators have been keeping a close eye on the development of a persistent Windows Firewall bug that has surfaced with the roll-out of Windows 11, version 24H2. After a wave of reports and confusion, Microsoft has now publicly admitted that the much-discussed...
  3. Windows 11 June 2025 Firewall Error (Event ID 2042): Is It A Security Risk?

    Windows 11 administrators and power users are no strangers to the occasional glitch that follows major feature updates, but the latest concerns raised by a firewall error after the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829) have attracted uncommon attention. After installing this update...