Has the system been scanned for the presence of malware ?
If not, suggest you show hidden files, folders, and system files :
http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html
Then read this tutorial :
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=15574&sid=beab01a1209071ca224480cc6a0ca428
Next, have the system scanned by Kaspersky's Online Scanner :
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
IF no malware is present, then you can attempt to reset the Firewall by
going to Start, Run, and typing in
cmd
Click OK
At the Command Prompt, type this in, and the press Enter :
netsh firewall reset
Type exit, then restart the system.
If that doesn't resolve the issue, use the Registry Editor to check
these registry keys ( go to Start, Run, type in
regedit
Click OK )
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft
See if there is a listing of WindowsFirewall under the Microsoft
folder. Also, click on the Microsoft folder to see if it's listed under
Name in the right frame.
If WindowsFirewall is listed, please post back with the Data listed in
the right frame. ( It will be 0 or 1 )
Check this key also :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile
In the right frame, under Name, check the Data for EnableFirewall.
It should be listed as 1, for Enabled.
Also, check the DomainProfile while your checking the above
StandardProfile for an EnableFirewall entry under Name.
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
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Scratch that fault I got the sfc/scannow to run finally
but still no firewall stuff.
thanks
revgross
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Thanks but the sfc/scannow wont run either it gives a 0x000006 ba error code
Is there anything else I can try before a full system restore
revgross
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Suggest you utilize sfc /scannow to restore system files that may have
been damaged/corrupted :
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
The article covers all of the possible scenarios in order to
successfully run the System File Checker.
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
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revgross wrote:
Thanks for the help, but these made no difference. Any more help would be
appreciated.
Just so ya know My system restore will not restore to any earlier time either.
Maybe these are related.
Thanks,
revgross
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See if this MSKB article sheds any light on the issue :
"Error 1068" Error Message When You Try to Turn On Internet Connection
Sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827328
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
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revgross wrote:
My windows XP home edition service pack two will not start the firewall
(Could not start the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
service on local computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed
to start.
I have looked at several of the post but none have this error. I even
looked on the knowledge base.
Please help
