To resolve the issue with accessing the "Allowed Programs" page in Windows Firewall settings and seeing the error "The page cannot be loaded," you can try the following steps: 1.
Run Windows Firewall Troubleshooter: - Open the Control Panel. - Navigate to "Troubleshooting" and then select "System and Security." - Click on "Windows Firewall" and follow the troubleshooter's steps to check for and fix firewall issues. 2.
Check Windows Firewall Service: - Press
Win + R, type
services.msc, and press Enter. - Locate "Windows Firewall" service, ensure it is running, and set its startup type to "Automatic." 3.
Reset Windows Firewall Settings: - Open an elevated Command Prompt (right-click and "Run as administrator"). - Type the following command and press Enter:
4.
Restart Windows Firewall: - In the Command Prompt, run:
Code:
net stop MpsSvc net start MpsSvc
5.
Disable Third-Party Firewalls: - If you have any third-party firewall software installed, temporarily disable it to see if it's conflicting with Windows Firewall. 6.
Perform a System File Checker (SFC) Scan: - Run an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupt system files. In an elevated Command Prompt, run:
7.
Run Windows Update: - Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates, as some updates may include fixes for firewall-related issues. After trying these steps, check if you can access the "Allowed Programs" page in Windows Firewall settings without encountering the error.
