How to Configure Request Filtering for File Name Extensions in IIS 8 on Windows Server 2012

Request Filtering is used for restricting the types of HTTP requests that processed by IIS 8. it help to prevent potentially harmful requests from reaching the server. The request filter module scans incoming requests and rejects requests that are unwanted based upon the rules that you set up.

If you have configured Request Filtering users will get this error "404 file or directory not found" when they try to access the blocked file name extension.

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Solveing Windows firewall can't change some of your settings. Error code 0x80070422 on Windows Server 2012

Windows firewall can't change some of your settings. Error code 0x80070422

This problem occurs when there is some error in Windows firewall services and it is stopped.

To Solve this problem:- 

You Should be login as an Administrator

Goto run type:- Services.msc  

Next:-

Scroll until you see Windows Firewall. 

Next:-

Double-click Windows Firewall.

Next:-

Click the drop-down list next to Startup type, and then click Automatic. 

Next:-

Click Apply,  then click Start, and then click Ok.

Next:-

Now of you check the Windows Firewall should be enabled.

See the step by step video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hn077ejKqs