{"id":2117,"date":"2018-03-05T08:33:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T08:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=2117"},"modified":"2025-10-07T18:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:03:14","slug":"how-to-resolve-0x6d9-windows-firewall-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-resolve-0x6d9-windows-firewall-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve 0x6d9 Windows Firewall Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Access to the Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. Moreover, we want our online activities to remain secure and safe from viruses and malware. This is why it is advisable for PC users to install reliable software like Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a>, which can provide us with the protection we need.<\/p>\n

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However, there are times when Windows users experience errors while installing security software. One example is the error 0x6d9\u2014an issue that may hinder you from accessing the Internet.<\/p>\n

What is Error 0x6d9 in Windows?<\/h2>\n

Users who had encountered the 6d9 error reported that their Windows Firewall was involuntarily turned off while they were installing their security software. They also complain of having no access to the Internet. If you experience the same problem, your operating system would most likely give an APIPA IP address. You will see an error message like the one below:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere was an error opening the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in, The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in failed to load, Restart the Windows Firewall service on the computer that you are managing, Error 0x6D9.\u201d<\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n

Do not panic if you see this message. In this article, we will teach you how to resolve 0x6d9 Windows Firewall error. In no time will you be able to access the Internet and enjoy all the features of your security software.<\/p>\n

Of course, the first solution to fixing this problem is uninstalling your anti-malware\/anti-virus software. On the other hand, there are cases where doing this step does not completely resolve the error. So, you might have to resort to the other options listed below.<\/p>\n

Method 1: Conducting a System Restore on your Computer<\/h3>\n

After uninstalling your security software, you can perform a system restore. This will allow you to go back to the system settings before the error occurred. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n

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  2. Type System Restore<\/code>.<\/li>\n
  3. In the System Restore<\/em> section, click the System Restore<\/em> button.<\/li>\n
  4. Click Apply<\/em> and then click OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    After following the steps above, check if the issue has been resolved.<\/p>\n

    Method 2: Reviewing the Status of the Following Windows Services<\/h3>\n

    If you notice that the system restore did not thoroughly fix the error 0x6d9, the next resolution would be to check the following Windows services:<\/p>\n