Serious Discussion Fort Firewall

[tnodir]

What does “Main” mean?

It's a default App Group. See Options: App Groups.

E.g. I've created "Windows Update" group and can enable or disable all services of that group by tray icon's context menu.

 

[dronefox1166]

it blocks by default, how to allow by default ?
Or the choice are on "Allow" or only blocks but allow if I press directly here... ?

 

[tnodir]

it blocks by default, how to allow by default ?

Set Filter mode to 'Allow, ...'.

Fort does not pause a connection, but allows or blocks per Filter mode and then alerts with popup. So allowed app will have access immediately.

 

[dronefox1166]

Set Filter mode to 'Allow, ...'.

Fort does not pause a connection, but allows or blocks per Filter mode and then alerts with popup. So allowed app will have access immediately.

why "Main" uncheck and not available to click "Main" (check the box) ?

 

[dronefox1166]

- does the software works well with OSArmor ?
- I use NextDNS client and OSArmor, Windows Firewall with...
And ConfigureDefender, FirewallHardening.

I'll stop here as far as protection is concerned.

 

[tnodir]

why "Main" uncheck and not available to click "Main" (check the box) ?

It's a default App Group. See Options: App Groups. You can rename it.

You can enable or disable groups from tray menu by checking and unchecking them. Disabled/unchecked group is blocked.

 

[tnodir]

- does the software works well with OSArmor ?

I don't know about OSArmor, never used it.

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.14.12

• UI: Reorganize "Block Traffic" options.
• UI: Fix IPv6 addresses handling (v3.14.11 regression).

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.14.13

• Implement Rules.

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.15.0

• UI: Options: Add "Local Network Addresses" field.
• UI: Move "Auto-run" from Options to Interface tab.
• UI: Rule Edit Dialog: Validate rule text filters on save.
• UI: My Fort: Help button opens a WIKI.
• Driver: Improve allowed rules handling.

Attention: Please move settings of 'IP Addresses' fields to Global Rules!
(They will be removed in v4.)

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.15.1

• UI: Rule: Add "Terminating" action.
• UI: Zones: Support IPv6 addresses.
• Driver: Improve Rule's Zones handling.
• UI: Update SQLite to 3.47.1

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.15.2

• UI: Zones: Fix IPv4 address masks (v3.15.1 regression).

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.15.3

• UI: Program Edit: Add "Switch Wildcard" button.
• UI: Show tool-tips in combo-box lists.
• UI: Warn to run as Admin or install Service to access the Driver.

 

[dronefox1166]

Hello !

Will a PC connected to the box via ethernet be able to access the Internet without any problem if Fort Firewall is installed on my PC?

This PC does not have Fort Firewall...

It has Internet access problems even though it's connected to the same ethernet box... as me.

Is it OK?

I don't think the problem should arise... so sorry for my message.

I don't put in “block, ...”
because every time I update via UniGetUI I'm afraid an alert will pop up, forcing me to always be on the lookout and validate via Fort Firewall ....

Is there an option that allows the alert to come to the foreground so that I can validate quickly... Because right now, I have the feeling that it's happening in the background.

I use the portable version to export rules etc.

 

[dronefox1166]

It's up to you, which programs to allow or block.

I'm blocking all Windows services and programs, except:
- `DNSCache` service (with "Block Internet", because it works via router and LAN is not filtered)
- `System` (with "Block Internet")
- `BITS`, `DOSvc`, `WuauServ` services for Windows Update, when needed (grouped into App Group)

How to block Windows services with Fort Firewall ?

by creating application groups?

I don't understand.

 

[tnodir]

Will a PC connected to the box via ethernet be able to access the Internet without any problem if Fort Firewall is installed on my PC?

Yes, it should work fine.

every time I update via UniGetUI I'm afraid an alert will pop up

Try to use Wildcard Path in the Programs.

Is there an option that allows the alert to come to the foreground

Check the Options: Interface: Programs: "Alert Window is Always on top" flag.

I use the portable version

I do not recommend to use a Portable installation. See the recommended installation video.

 

[tnodir]

How to block Windows services with Fort Firewall ?

Please read the User guide.

 

[tnodir]

Fort Firewall 3.15.4

• UI: Show state on taskbar button.
• UI: Options: Add "Update window icons" flag.
• UI: Update SQLite to 3.47.2

 

[dronefox1166]

Yes, it should work fine.


Try to use Wildcard Path in the Programs.

Check the Options: Interface: Programs: "Alert Window is Always on top" flag.

I do not recommend to use a Portable installation. See the recommended installation video.

uninstalling the portable version will uninstall Fort Firewall?
The aim is to keep the authorizations already in place...

How can I do this ?


Thanks a lot!

 

[tnodir]

uninstalling the portable version will uninstall Fort Firewall?
The aim is to keep the authorizations already in place...

How can I do this ?

1. Backup your settings by Options: Backup: "Export".
2. Uninstall the portable.
3. Install as recommended.
4. Restore your settings by Options: Backup: "Import".

Also on 2) you can archive the "C:\Program Files\Fort Firewall\Data\" folder, which contains all your settings and stats.