Base Filtering Engine
Description:
The Base Filtering Engine (BFE) is a service that manages firewall and Internet Protocol security (IPsec) policies and implements user mode filtering. Stopping or disabling the BFE service will significantly reduce the security of the system. It will also result in unpredictable behavior in IPsec management and firewall applications.
More Info WHDC - Windows Filtering Platform
Recommended state:
- Automatic
Default State:
- Automatic
Proces name:
Supports:
- IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
- Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
- IPsec Policy Agent
- Network Connectivity Assistant (Win8)
- Routing and Remote Access
- Windows Firewall