Glasswire ?? is it good software to manage my Windows firewall ?

[bribon77]

WFC, Not bad at all, all guides have a problem if they are required a lot, but for normal everyday, WFC works.

 

[show-Zi]

I remember that Glasswire also provided fw functionality for free in previous versions.

Tinywall may not be suitable if you want to control with fine adjustments. Immediately after installation, we will cut off contact with the outside like a strict father watching over his beloved daughter.

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

WFC is the easiest to use while being very granular. My favorite Windows Firewall "extension" (even if i dont use it anymore).

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

My favorite Windows Firewall "extension" (even if i dont use it anymore).

If i remember correctly you use Windows Firewall without any "extension" but block everything by default?

Sadly my old thread gone after the false ban, so i don't have your post any more. Can you please told me again how did you handle this?
I hope that this wasn't another user

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

If i remember correctly you use Windows Firewall without any "extension" but block everything by default?

yes.

Sadly my old thread gone after the false ban, so i don't have your post any more. Can you please told me again how did you handle this?
I hope that this wasn't another user

Lazy Way: (fast and easy)
0- wipe all WF rules you have.
1- install Binisoft/malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control, it will create default rules.
2- launch every apps requiring internet, allow the connections via WFC .
3- once done, export the rules, remove WFC (not needed anymore), go to WinFW w/ Advanced Settings and select Block outbound connections in all profiles.

Hard Way: (Tighter but requires good skills)
1- Go to WinFW w/ Advanced Settings and select Block outbound connections in all profiles.
2- create manually rules on the fly when required.

 

[koloveli]

already tested (is good software), but there are better competitors

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

1- install Binisoft/malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control, it will create default rules.

Is that possible too with SimpleWall ?

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

Is that possible too with SimpleWall ?

no idea, in never used it, it was very buggy at the start so i didn't even cared try it.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

no idea, in never used it, it was very buggy at the start so i didn't even cared try it.

Okay then I will try. Use that now a long time

 

[Freud2004]

I think for an advanced firewall there are better options than GlassWire and it also consumes more than acceptable CPU. If you do torrenting then GlassWire is a big no as it consumes massive CPU and it's a known issue which they officially acknowledged.
WFC is a great option to manage Windows Firewall. You can set it up to ask for your permission before a program tries to connect to internet, make permanent allow/block rules.
SimpleWall is another great option but it's not an UI for Windows Firewall lilke WFC, it's based on Windows Filtering Platform. It blocks all inbound connections by default and would ask for your permission when a program tries to create an outbound connection.

I dont see big CPU consumes with torrenting, the new version 2.2.210 is very cpu friendly, see for yourself: