Windows Firewall Service Event ID is an important tool that helps identify error messages related to Windows Firewall service. This tool provides information such as the name of the event source or the location where the problem occurred.
You can also use this tool to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues faster. In order to use this tool effectively, follow these steps:
1. Open the Event Viewer.
2. Click the Windows Logs tab, and then click System.
3. Locate the Windows Firewall Service event ID.
4. Click the event ID and then click on the View Log Details link.
5. Review the Description, Source, Event ID and Event fields to determine what you need to do to fix the problem.
A built-in firewall solution
Windows Firewall service is a built-in firewall solution provided by Microsoft itself. Further, to block incoming or outgoing connections that have no authorization from the user or administrator of the computer system in order to protect against malicious attacks that may harm your personal computer or data stored in it.
Two modes
The firewall runs in two modes – On (enabled) and Off (disabled). When you enable this setting, it blocks all incoming or outgoing traffic that a user does not explicitly allow. It also prevents users from changing their settings.
You should enable this option when you are using a public network such as Wi-Fi hotspots. Or when you are on an untrusted network such as corporate networks, for example. However, if you are using a home network, then disable this setting. So as to enable your computer to access various programs or websites such as your bank account dashboard or even download files from a website that you trust such as Microsoft Update Services (Windows Update).
Why is Windows Firewall Service Event ID important?
This event is generated when there are issues with the Windows Firewall service. It is seen in the System log of your computer and may also be seen in the Application log.
When the Windows Firewall service fails to start or stop or if there are problems with its configuration or security settings, Windows Firewall Service Event ID 9011 is generated.
If there is an issue with the application that is trying to access the Internet or a remote computer system, you will see this issue in the Application log of your computer. You will also see a corresponding error message such as Can’t reach another computer. You might need to configure your network settings or contact your network administrator” in the description field of an event log entry.
Windows Firewall Service Event ID can be generated by applications such as VPN (Virtual Private Network), which is used when you connect remotely to your corporate network and use internet services over a public network such as Wi-Fi hotspots; Network Bridge which allows two networks to communicate with each other using two separate IP subnets;
Windows Firewall service provides security and protection against malicious attacks such as viruses, worms and other harmful programs that may damage your operating system or data stored on it. When this service fails to function properly, it may allow malicious programs to gain access to your system and cause problems such as loss of data or issues with software applications running on it. It may also cause problems with installing new programs on your computer or accessing websites via Internet Explorer or other Internet browsers without your knowledge.