It SaysERROR 2: THE SYSTEM CAN NOT FIND THE FILE SPECIFIEDWhen trying to manually start the Service..!System log gives : 7035 (service was successfully sent a start control.)7036 (service entered the stopped state.)7023 (The Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service terminated with the following error:The system cannot find the file specified. )Where is the file specified (which Log, Where)..? If i have a missing or Corrupted file How can i OverWrite that file with a valid one..?Any Assist Appreciated2 people got this answerI do too

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I just started having the same problems. I tried the turning off system restore, reset the winsock, run a spysweeper, make sure the service is set to start automatically, and then reset. It failed to work. I scanned my computer in safe mode with different virus and spyware sweepers and had nothing on it. I truly think that the files are missing or corrupt. I was hopeful when I saw this thread, but apparently no one cares. Please, if you have found a solution to this, post it. Thanks.

Hi Willer01 and jerleaming,I could have helped you quickly had I logged in to this yesterday. Considering jrleaming's statement, I would still recommend you (Willer01) to try these steps:1. Reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking. If you have a Wireless Internet Connection Type, have a hardwire internet connection. To reboot in Safe Mode with networking: a. Press the restart button. b. The moment you press the restart button, keep on tapping F8 until the Advanced Boot Options appear. C. Select Safe Mode with Networking2. Open Internet Explorer browser and go to http://safety.live.com.3. Run a Full Service Scan of the OneCare Safety Scanner.4. Take note of the items that are detected but cannot be removed, if any. Get back to me with the names of infections that cannot be removed, if any.5. After removing the infections (if any), boot back in the Normal Mode by simply restarting the computer the normal way you do it. Check if you could start the Windows Firewall/ICS service.If you still cannot turn it on, do these steps:1. Click Start.2. Click Run.3. Type MSCONFIG.4. On the General Tab, Normal Startup must be selected. If not, select Normal Startup.5. Click Apply.6. Click OK.7. Restart the computer and see if it boots back up in the Normal Mode. Try enabling Windows Firewall/ICS service. If you're encountering the same issue, reply back to me.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Propose as Answer" If you find it helpful , mark it as helpful by clicking on "Vote as Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.

Hi Willer01 and jerleaming,I could have helped you quickly had I logged in to this yesterday. Considering jrleaming's statement, I would still recommend you (Willer01) to try these steps:1. Reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking. If you have a Wireless Internet Connection Type, have a hardwire internet connection. To reboot in Safe Mode with networking: a. Press the restart button. b. The moment you press the restart button, keep on tapping F8 until the Advanced Boot Options appear. C. Select Safe Mode with Networking2. Open Internet Explorer browser and go to http://safety.live.com.3. Run a Full Service Scan of the OneCare Safety Scanner.4. Take note of the items that are detected but cannot be removed, if any. Get back to me with the names of infections that cannot be removed, if any.5. After removing the infections (if any), boot back in the Normal Mode by simply restarting the computer the normal way you do it. Check if you could start the Windows Firewall/ICS service.If you still cannot turn it on, do these steps:1. Click Start.2. Click Run.3. Type MSCONFIG.4. On the General Tab, Normal Startup must be selected. If not, select Normal Startup.5. Click Apply.6. Click OK.7. Restart the computer and see if it boots back up in the Normal Mode. Try enabling Windows Firewall/ICS service. If you're encountering the same issue, reply back to me.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Propose as Answer" If you find it helpful , mark it as helpful by clicking on "Vote as Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.

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The rootkit killer from Kaspersky worked! Fantastic. Now the Windows Firewall starts up. Fantastic! Thanks!

Just did this and it absolutely worked. Spent hours troubleshooting and this was the good fix.

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