Apps never open because firewall. must turn off and on

[mr8]

Apps never open because firewall. must turn off and on

hi forum,

I ran some registry cleaner software

now when ever I try to open an windows 8 app it wont open. I have to turn my firewall off and then on to get apps to open

something is weird

 

[axe0]

What registry cleaner do you use?

 

[mr8]

registry recycler

 

[axe0]

Scam registry cleaner is what that program is, because defragmentation and optimization of the registry is never necessary and registry cleaning, defragmentation or optimization doesn't affect your pc performance.

Not to forget to mention, a registry cleaner may remove too much which could cause a pc to crash or give other performance problems.

If you'd like to clear the registry from errors, I advice to use Ccleaner, but cleaning the registry should never be necessary.

 

[axe0]

When did the problem start?
You could try to use a backup created by Registry Recycler. I assume it removed too much.

 

[mr8]

When did the problem start?
You could try to use a backup created by Registry Recycler. I assume it removed too much.

yes I tried that, It did not work. After I turn off the pc and turn it back on I have to visit the firewall settings to get the apps to open

 

[axe0]

Check the rules of your firewall and make sure its not blocking the apps.

 

[cipals15]

What are the name of the apps on your computer that don't run if Windows Firewall is turn-on?

If you can attach a screenshot that would be helpful.

 

[Cliff S]

Have you tried allowing the specific app through the Firewall? Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\Allowed apps

Have you tried resetting your Firewall? Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\Restore defaults

 

[torre]

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4692-system-restore-how-do-windows-8-a.html


Do a System Restore to the point prior to using the registry cleaner.

 

[mr8]

Have you tried allowing the specific app through the Firewall? Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\Allowed apps

Have you tried resetting your Firewall? Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Firewall\Restore defaults

Yes Mail media and people is already checked on both public and private but it wont work unless i open the firewall on off page before I use it or it will not open

Yes I clicked restore defaults



I do not have a restore point.

 

[axe0]

Have you tried the built-in troubleshooter for programs?

 

[mr8]

Have you tried the built-in troubleshooter for programs?

how to I find the trouble shooter. If I turn off the pc all the apps will not open.

 

[axe0]

Open control panel, search for troubleshoot.

 

[mr8]

Open control panel, search for troubleshoot.

Yes I do not see anything for the Windows 8 APPS in the troubleshooter in control panel. I see Run Programs made for a previous version of windows but none of the default win 8 apps on listed and that is all I need to use

I did find and try the windows 8 apps troubleshooter Download tool from this site and ran it ,
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...apps-troubleshooter-fix-apps-windows-8-a.html
it said it restored everything fixed everything blah blah but I still get the same problem

I believe the firewall is the problem not the apps

 

[axe0]

Thats why I mentioned the built-in troubleshoot program, I suspect there is a problem with the firewall.
Apologies for not being clear about that.

 

[mr8]

Thats why I mentioned the built-in troubleshoot program, I suspect there is a problem with the firewall.
Apologies for not being clear about that.

I do not see any options to use with the built in windows troubleshooter in control panel

 

[Cliff S]

Are you using a 3rd party AV & Firewall?
If not and you do not want to lose your installed programs, you could try a repair install: Repair Install Windows 8

 

[mr8]

I looked at my restore points again and I found windows did an automatic restore point a few weeks ago

I used the restore point and its working fine now.

lucky me.

 

[Cliff S]

I looked at my restore points again and I found windows did an automatic restore point a few weeks ago

I used the restore point and its working fine now.

lucky me.

Yup, lucky you. I have personally never had good luck using a restore point. I just make sure I make a System Image at least once a month or before a major change.