Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the recent Windows 11 update, KB5060829, is resulting in unexpected error entries within the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security logs. While these errors may seem concerning at first glance, the company has reassured users and IT administrators that they pose no actual malfunction or security threat and can be safely overlooked.
Details of the Update and Error
Following the installation of the June 2025 non-security preview update, numerous users of Windows 11 version 24H2 began to encounter a recurring error in the Event Viewer. This error, identified as Event ID 2042, appears each time the device is rebooted and is marked with the label “Config Read Failed” accompanied by the message “More data is available.”
This particular event is logged in the Security event log, raising concerns among system administrators and users who depend on these logs to monitor system integrity and identify potential misconfigurations.
In response to these concerns, Microsoft clarified that the error is linked to a feature currently under development and not yet fully integrated into the operating system. “Please note Windows Firewall is expected to function normally, and no action is required to prevent or resolve this error event,” the company stated on its Windows release health dashboard.
Impact on System Functionality
The firewall continues to operate as intended, enforcing rules and filtering network traffic without affecting Windows processes associated with this event. For those looking to maintain a cleaner event log, Microsoft and community experts recommend filtering out Event ID 2042 entries.
- Administrators can create a custom view in Event Viewer to exclude this ID.
- Alternatively, they can utilize PowerShell with the Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable parameter to suppress these logs.
Microsoft emphasized that this is not an isolated incident; similar issues have been resolved in recent months, including erroneous BitLocker drive encryption warnings and invalid update failure messages, both of which were addressed in subsequent updates.
Next Steps for Users
Currently, the error affects only Windows 11 version 24H2 and does not extend to server platforms. Microsoft is actively working towards a resolution but has not provided a specific timeline for when a fix will be available. Users seeking to eliminate the error immediately can uninstall the June 2025 optional update (KB5060829) via the Settings app and restart their PC, although this step is not essential for maintaining system security or functionality.
In essence, the error event introduced by KB5060829 is a benign byproduct of ongoing development within Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Microsoft advises users to disregard the error and has assured that a permanent fix is forthcoming.
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