My Computer wont start the windows firewall/internet connection sharing service so i cant access my firewall settings in the control panel because the dpendincies service does not exict and is scheduled for deletion. whats wrong?

Hi,1. Since when are you facing this issue?2. Were there any changes made prior to this issue?3. Do you have service pack 2 installed on the computer?Step 1:Run the fixit tool from the below link and then check for the issue.Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically:http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/en-usStep 2:If you have service pack 2 installed, you may refer to the below links: You cannot start the Windows Firewall service in Windows XP SP2:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920074/en-usTroubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2 for advanced users:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357Regards, Manasa P – Microsoft Support.

Hi,1. Since when are you facing this issue?2. Were there any changes made prior to this issue?3. Do you have service pack 2 installed on the computer?Step 1:Run the fixit tool from the below link and then check for the issue.Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically:http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/en-usStep 2:If you have service pack 2 installed, you may refer to the below links: You cannot start the Windows Firewall service in Windows XP SP2:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920074/en-usTroubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2 for advanced users:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357Regards, Manasa P – Microsoft Support. Thanks ill try that