New: Added support for defining paths of the rules with system variables.Reset a forgotten password used to lock the current state of the program.Lock the current state of the program and Windows Firewall with password.Learning Mode which provides notifications for blocked outgoing connections.Possibility to restore previous settings at uninstallation.Protection to unauthorized uninstallation.Import, export and restore the firewall rules.Choose if you want the program to start at user log on.View recently blocked connections and create new rules from the logs: inbound and outbound.Search for executable files through folders and create new rules in seconds.Search for invalid rules with the possibility to delete them.Shell integration into the right click context menu of the executable files.Lock feature which can disable the access to the settings of the program and Windows Firewall.Integrated support of creating, modifying and deleting Window Firewall rules.Multiple and easier ways of creating new rules in Windows Firewall.Disable the ability of other programs to add Windows Firewall rules.

Create temporary rules which are automatically deleted when they expire or on program restart.Elevated privileges are required only at installation. Full support with standard user accounts.

Intuitive and easy accessible interface in the system tray, next to the system clock.

Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer. No Filtering - Windows Firewall is turned off. You can block the programs you do not want to initiate outgoing connections. Low Filtering - Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are allowed. Only programs you allow can initiate outgoing connections. Medium Filtering - Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are blocked. This setting blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer. High Filtering - All outgoing connections are blocked. Windows Firewall Control offers four filtering modes which can be switched with just a mouse click: This is the best tool to manage the native firewall from Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 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. 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.

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