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Microsoft mistakenly tags Windows Firewall error log bug as fixed

Microsoft has mistakenly tagged an ongoing Windows Firewall error message bug as fixed in recent updates, stating that they are still working on a resolution. Earlier this month, Microsoft warned that, starting with the June 2025 Windows 11 preview update, users would see Windows Firewall errors in the Event Viewer. These events would be labeled as event ID 2042 for the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security, and would be generated every time you restart Windows. "The error is found in Event

Microsoft asks users to ignore Windows Firewall config errors

Microsoft asked customers this week to disregard incorrect Windows Firewall errors that appear after rebooting their systems following the installation of the June 2025 preview update. These warnings are logged in the Event Viewer as 'Event 2042' for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, with a 'Config Read Failed' warning and a 'More data is available' message. Microsoft added that this known issue is caused by a new feature that's still under development and hasn't yet been fully integrat