Windows 7 Laptop Issues

Discussion in 'Software' started by Allan Hogg, Nov 17, 2015.

  1. Allan Hogg

    Allan Hogg Private E-2

    Hi I'm bosshogg,
    I have a problem, well actually two, on my windows 7 laptop. First is my Windows Firewall refuses to launch, I downloaded and ran the recommended repair from Majorgeeks to no avail, any further suggestions? Secondly I cannot connect to the www, I have a full WiFi signal, my LAN shows I'm fully connected, excellent signal etc. but when Ive tried to connect via Google chrome/ IE I get the following "unable to open search page" I hope someone can help.
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2015
  2. DOA

    DOA MG's Loki

  3. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    Please explain what repair you did.

    Connect the computer by ethernet cable. Post if you are able to connect to the internet.
    I'm trying to sort out if you possibly have more than 1 firewall running preventing internet access or the wifi is misconfigured or malware.
     
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  4. Allan Hogg

    Allan Hogg Private E-2

    I downloaded and ran Tweaking.com-RepairWimdowsFirewall.
    I got this from the firewall page on MG
    I tried the Ethernet cable but although it shows connected, No intrenet access, nor could I access the router page on 192.168.1.1. I can access it from my Android tablet OK.
     
  5. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    What security software? (AVG's Free version from ~8/10 days ago, was bugged and blocked all outward access for many.)
     
  6. bosshogg

    bosshogg Private E-2

    I only use Microsoft Security Essentials, satrow
    OK, last night I ran Tweaking.com's windows repair program, again downloaded and recommended by MG. it worked insomuch as I again have my internet connected. But alas it has not cured my Windows Firewall, I still get the same message "Windows Firewall is not using the correct settings" when I click to reset setting > Windows Firewall can't change some of your settings Error Code 0x8007042c, it's got me stumped.
     
  7. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    Download Tweaking.com - Windows Repair Portable 3.6.4 and unzip the contents.
    Open the folder and right click on Repair_Windows.exe and select Run As Administrator.
    Select the + Repairs tab.
    Then click the + Open Repairs button down on the bottom right.
    This will automatically begin a registry backup, so wait for it to complete and when it finishes, you will see a list of many possible different repairs and they are all selected by default. At the bottom of this form click the Unselect All Repairs box.

    Select the following repair options:
    • 03 - Reset Service Permissions
    • 04 - Register System Files
    • 05 - Repair WMI
    • 06 - Repair Windows Firewall
    • 10 - Remove Policies Set By Infections
    • 13 - Network
    • 14 - Repair Proxy Settings
    • 15 - Repair Windows Updates
    • 26 - Restore Important Windows Services
    • 27 - Set Windows Services To Default Startup
    Click the Start Repairs button at the lower right.
    When finished, reboot the PC.
     
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  8. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

  9. the mekanic

    the mekanic Major Mekanical Geek

  10. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire


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