Privatefirewall new version available

[Ashwin]

Privatefirewall 7.0.22.5

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· Updated default rule-set
· Implemented additional modifications to improve leak, general bypass, spying and termination defense performance.
· Enhanced packet inspection capabilities
· Fixed logic for Block button for firewall in Standard Control mode
· Port tracking no longer displays loopback connections
· Column re-sizing adjustments preserved (Application, Process Monitor, Firewall Log, Port Tracking)
· Column sorting added
· logo updates
· "Restore default settings" grayed out for apps/processes where no default rules exist
· Updated driver certification in accordance with Microsoft Winqual Review.

[peterb]

Hi

There is a new release of privatefirewall version 7.0.22.5

Best of all, it is free and very good.

You can get it from their homepage:

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Here are the release notes:
RELEASE NOTES - 7.0.22.5, posted 11/24/2010
INSTALLATION NOTE: Installation of this update on Windows XP first requires un-installation of previous build and system reboot. It is generally advisable to follow the same procedure regardless of Windows OS, but is mandatory for XP to upgrade to Privatefirewall 7.0.22.5.

See a testresult here of version 7.0.21.1:

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[Ashwin]

@peterb Thanks but we already have a thread here

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Security Software Updates: Security Software Updates

The above sub-forum is for updates of security softwares.

Security Apps (AV, Internet Security, Firewall etc):Security Apps (AV, Internet Security, Firewall etc)

We can use this one to talk about new security softwares, ones that aren't really popular or just been launched

[peterb]

Hi Ashwin
ooh, I missed that one, sorry for that.
well then, just delete my post.
I will look more carefully in the future.
Thanks for showing me the way

[Ashwin]

Hi Ashwin
ooh, I missed that one, sorry for that.
well then, just delete my post.
I will look more carefully in the future.
Thanks for showing me the way

No probs. The post can stay

[Grr]

No probs. The post can stay

How abt merging the 2 threads?

[Ashwin]

How abt merging the 2 threads?

Alright

PS: I have already said in a previous thread that I dont like deleting posts, (unless it is an advertisement or spam)

[Ashwin]

Privatefirewall 7.0.22.6

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RELEASE NOTES
- added import/export feature for PM and FW rules
- added option (in File -> Settings) to Always display alerts for outgoing connections
- added option to "Disable startup splash screen"

[joel]

Is this firewall the lowest system Requirements? I only look for firewall software has outbound alert as an replacement for Windows XP firewall with lowest system resources.

[Ashwin]

Is this firewall the lowest system Requirements? I only look for firewall software has outbound alert as an replacement for Windows XP firewall with lowest system resources.

Yes I think this one has the lowest system req.

Hardware (recommended minimum)
• 300 MHz processor
• 128 MB RAM
• 10 MB of free disk space Software
• Operating Systems:
Windows® 7, Vista, Server 2008/R2 (all 32 and 64 bit versions)
Windows® XP, Server 2003 (all 32 bit versions)