Win 7 Firewall Doesn't Start on Boot

Win 7 firewall doesn't start on boot if i disable the dns client service. I have to enable it manually every windows restart. Firewall starts on boot if i enable the dns client. How can i solve this issue?

 

If it is working ok with it on why do you need to disable dns service?

 

I want to manually set dns rules for per application.

 

So can i assume everyone here who uses win 7 firewall keeps dns client service enable? Or the issue is only for me?

 

DNS Client service startup type should have no effect on Windows Firewall starting. I keep DNS client enabled but I have had it disabled before with no effect on the Windows firewall. Have you got other services set to Disabled startup type that might somehow be affecting Windows firewall?

 

Thanks for your answer. I have disabled couple of services that there is no dependencies with windows firewall service.

 

Is the Windows firewal service Startup type showing Manual or Disabled after you disable the DNS client service?

 

Agreed... it "shouldn't". But I've come to find on these newer OS's that many concessions that shouldn't have to be made, do have to be for things to work right. And it's one of the main reasons I have no desire to "upgrade".

 

It shows "auto" but doesn't say "running", i have to enable it from control panel, windows firewall.

UPDATE: I have enabled "dhcp client" service instead of "dns client", windows firewall works on boot. I have to enable either "dhcp client" or "dns client. Firewall doesn't work on boot if both of them are disabled.

 

If you have rules for it configured, you could export the configuration, then Restore defaults, and see if that fixes the startup issue with DNS client disabled. Otherwise I can't think of anything other ideas

 

You have to keep dhcp client enabled or you won't even be able to get a dhcp lease and IP from your ISP (no internet) I believe... unless I am overlooking something. It's been a long time since I messed with firewalls and rules.

So just leave dhcp client enabled, and all is well, no?

 

No, it is not like that. I have internet connection when both services are disabled, it is not related to firewall. I just need to enable firewall after each boot. I set internal ip different from my router's dhcp ip pool. I have set dhcp client service enabled for now.

 

DNS Client does affect the Windows Firewall only regarding the logging feature. It works without problems without it. Other service may cause this problem. Why do you disable Windows services ? You will not increase your computer performance if you disable Windows services. We are not anymore on Windows XP era to tweak the services.

 

Have you tried this? http://www.thewindowsclub.com/diagnose-and-fix-windows-7-firewall-problems-automatically

I far as I am aware of the DHCP service has nothing to do with WIN 7 firewall starting. All it does is assign a dymanic IP address and issue a lease via your DHCP server. If you use a static IP address, you don't need DHCP.

If your problems persist, you might have to do a WIN 7 repair installation.

 

I disabled "smard card", "windows defender", "wmp network service", "remote desktop.." "tablet whatever" kind of services. These are not related to windows firewall service. I didn't disable them to gain performance.

I didn't try that. I don't think it will fix this issue!