Microsoft has released a fix for a Windows Firewall error caused by a bug in Windows 11 24H2, which was temporarily misreported as resolved. The issue is linked to a new feature under development and does not affect the actual firewall functionality. #Windows11 #WindowsFirewall
Keypoints
- The Windows Firewall error was triggered after rebooting Windows 11 24H2 systems with June 2025 preview update installed.
- The bug was addressed in the KB5062660 preview cumulative update released on Tuesday.
- Microsoft initially acknowledged the problem but mistakenly declared it fixed, leading to an apology.
- The error appears as Event 2042 with the message ‘Config Read Failed’ but does not impact firewall operation.
- Recent weeks have seen multiple similar issues with other Windows features, often resulting in misleading warnings.