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Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Firewall Error, Fix Coming Soon

7/4/2025

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Following the June 2025 Windows 11 update, users encountered a harmless error in the Windows Firewall Event Viewer, marked as Event ID 2042. Microsoft reassured users that this glitch stems from an unfinished feature and does not compromise firewall performance. There's no need for concern, as a fix is on the way in an upcoming update.

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Following the June 2025 Windows 11 update, users encountered a harmless error in the Windows Firewall Event Viewer, marked as Event ID 2042. Microsoft reassured users that this glitch stems from an unfinished feature and does not compromise firewall performance. There's no need for concern, as a fix is on the way in an upcoming update.