Can´t start Firewall service - Error 126 - can´t find the specified module

dihelson · Nov 27, 2016

Hello, friends,

Pardon my english.
This is my first post on this forum. Some months ago, one of my machines was attacked by a virus, and I installed Mcafee antivirus, which not only cleaned the virus, but also, detected some system files as virus and removed them. My win 7 has tons of software carefully installed, so I don´t wish to make a fresh install and install everything again, because 95% of them are working, but some things now are really annoying: I can´t access windows firewall, for example, not I can´t access my Canon software anymore due alterations on the register file or something like. I wish i could install and correct faulty parts of my windows 7 pro again without having to install the OP system complete. On the services, I see firewall is in automatic mode, but can´t be started due to an error 126. I don´t know how to solve it. Can you ?

Any help is welcomed !

tekno2go · Nov 27, 2016

Method 1: If you haven't run the Microsoft FIXIT, run the Microsoft FIXIT from the link and check if the issue persists.
Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/

Method 2: Also, I would suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check if it helps.
“0x8007042c” error message when you try to start Windows Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2530126

Method 3: System File Checker (SFC)

SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

a) Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

b) Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue

c) At the command prompt, type the following line, and then press ENTER:

sfc /scannow

How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope this information helps.

aford10 · Nov 27, 2016

For your cannon software, just go to the control panel, and uninstall the software. You can then download and reinstall the software suite, and it will repair any missing or corrupt files.

dihelson · Nov 27, 2016

tekno2go :

1000 thank you, my dear friend ! I tested all steps, and the last one solved the problem. ( sfc /scannow ). I was almost giving up, when this last method worked. I cannot thank you enough. This saved my windows. I will make an image with Acronis True Image of it recovered and save for the future. For those interested, after following those steps, I got rid of several problems caused by virus/antivirus on my windows, such as: I couldn´t access firewall tab, I couldn´t access the "share tab" nor share folders or drives, and I couldn´t access canon cameras plugged on my PC. Now, everything is running fine again.

All the best. You made a person very happy today.

dihelson · Nov 27, 2016

aford10 :

Thank you very much. I had tried that before, uninstalled and reinstalled many times, even messed with the register, but incredibly, when I followed the steps provided above, this problem was solved too. Wow! I have fought this battle for months...now I can use my camera connected to PC again and broadcast live to the internet, using a capture card and HDMI output again. PC didn´t recognize SOME canon cameras, but recognized others. Thank you !

aford10 · Nov 28, 2016

tekno2go :

Method 1: If you haven't run the Microsoft FIXIT, run the Microsoft FIXIT from the link and check if the issue persists.
Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/

Method 2: Also, I would suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check if it helps.
“0x8007042c” error message when you try to start Windows Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2530126

Method 3: System File Checker (SFC)

SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of the system files by using the correct versions.

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

a) Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

b) Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue

c) At the command prompt, type the following line, and then press ENTER:

sfc /scannow

How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope this information helps.

FYI, it's customary to quote your sources when you copy and paste.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/windows-couldnt-start-the-firewall-service-on/00480f4a-7b84-4f54-a5d3-dfb3a5af695e

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