Microsoft’s Phantom Firewall Errors: A Comedy of Updates and Non-Issues!

Microsoft advises users to ignore the incorrect Windows Firewall errors popping up after installing the June 2025 preview update. These errors, logged as ‘Event 2042,’ are a result of an under-development feature. Despite the ominous-sounding ‘Config Read Failed’ warning, Windows Firewall is expected to operate as usual, so no need to panic!

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Hot Take:

Ah, Microsoft, the Picasso of unintentional error pop-ups. They have once again proven that not all surprises are pleasant. It’s like buying a jack-in-the-box and getting a snake instead. But don’t worry, this time the snake is completely harmless—just a paper cutout of a snake, really. So, folks, keep calm, carry on, and maybe add ‘ignore bizarre error messages’ to your daily to-do list.

Key Points:

– Windows 11 24H2 users are seeing incorrect Windows Firewall errors post-update.
– The error is logged as ‘Event 2042’ and is related to an unfinished feature.
– Microsoft reassures that the firewall is functioning just fine, thank you very much.
– Similar harmless warning issues have been previously noted and resolved by Microsoft.
– The Redmond crew is on it and a fix will be coming soon.

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