Windows Firewall Control - Managing Windows Firewall was never easier.

Version: 3.3.0.1 | Date: 14.05.2012 | Filesize: 526 KB | Download now | Alternative download locations: Softpedia.com MajorGeeks.com

Read the full change log to find out what is new	Watch on YouTube how Windows Firewall Control works
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Installation notes

√ Because the new version was rewritten from scratch, it requires a new activation code because the licensing system was also changed. Registered users can generate a new activation code from their account.
√ A clean install is recommended even if the new version can update previous versions. Also the system requirements were changed. See below on this page.
√ To find more about the new improvements please read the change log. Also, the topic from Wilders Security Forums contains valuable informations.
√ And the most important. Thank you all for your support !

Program Overview

Windows Firewall Control is a nifty little application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of Windows Firewall. It runs in the system tray and allows user to control the native firewall easily without having to waste time by navigating to the specific part of the firewall. This is the best tool to manage the native firewall from Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Windows Firewall Control offers four filtering modes which can be switched with just a mouse click:

High Filtering - All outgoing connections are blocked. This setting blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer.
Medium Filtering - Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are blocked. Only programs you allow can initiate outgoing connections.
Low Filtering - Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are allowed. You can block the programs you do not want to initiate outgoing connections.
No Filtering - Windows Firewall is turned off. Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer.

Program Features

√ Just one small executable file. All features are packed in the same file.
√ Full support for executing tasks from standard user accounts.
√ Intuitive and easy accessible interface in the system tray.
√ Allow or block a program to connect to the internet with just one mouse click.
√ Shell integration into the right click context menu of the executable files.
√ Quick access to edit Windows Firewall rules directly from the program interface.
√ Choose if you want the program to start at user logon.
√ Import and export the policy of the program.
√ Protection to unauthorized uninstallation.
√ Possibility to restore previous settings at uninstallation.
√ Check for a new version from the program interface.
√ And many more... Just give it a try.

Registered Users Features

√ Learning Mode which provides notifications for blocked outgoing connections.
√ Lock the current state of the program and Windows Firewall with password.
√ Reset a forgotten password used to lock the current state of the program.

System Requirements

√ Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.0
√ Compatible with all 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
√ The following Windows services are required to be enabled for Windows Firewall Control to run:
"Windows Firewall", "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper", "Workstation" and "DNS Client".