WFC originally by Binisoft.org is it still safe to use, the version with malwarebytes label on it, or is there a better firewall to use nowadays please?
Thanks.
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Is it safe to use Windows Firewall Control (WFC)? Can you recommend a better alternative?
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- Jul 6, 2017
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Yes, for me it is still reliable, and Malwarebytes is a reliable company.
But it is still developed by the same developer.
I love that program, I have used it together with Emsisoft, without any problems.
But it is still developed by the same developer.
I love that program, I have used it together with Emsisoft, without any problems.
- Jan 28, 2018
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Software that complements the Windows built-in fw UI. In other words, performance depends on Windows. I used it for a while, but I think it's pretty good.
- Apr 17, 2020
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I used it for a long while but don't like that it breaks connection instead of pausing when program tries to dial out and on certain programs or games that push out updates that sets you up for a frustrating loop of allow oh the connection broke so the program tried to dial out again with another temp file and it's blocked again etc etc etc.
- Nov 26, 2017
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I've been using it for years. My must have software and I install it before anything else.
- May 13, 2017
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There is FortKnox (last time updated today, free without AV?), but it lacks the ability to add IP ranges and they said, that they do not plan adding it.
I like Sphinx WFC, but creating rules is a pain, especially in the paid version and it looks to be abandonware. FreeFirewall is a joke. Comodo is, what it is.
Zone Alarm is a basic one with a touch of HIPS, but no advanced rules, like Glasswire, though that one looks incredibly nice and has some nice features.
As for MS Firewall, I think there is only simplewall. I love MS Firewall, but creating rules by hand is so annoying. At least TCP UDP Watch makes it possible.
- Mar 29, 2018
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This simplewall is built on Windows Filtering Platform, not Windows Firewall. Same for the new TinyWall v.3.0.
- Jan 16, 2017
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You use simplewall if I'm right? From your post I take simplewall pauses connections instead of breaking? simplewall used to break instead of pausing the last time I used it(over a year ago) so I'm glad the developer made this change(if I'm assuming right here).
- May 13, 2017
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Thanks for info. I thought, that TinyWall is dead. But it is definitely not to my liking.
That is exactly what I want from a firewall, so I would not have to create rules by hand, plus a possible malware warning.
Not to mention, it does not allow IPs/IP ranges either, just ports. But maybe it will get there eventually, only time will tell.
- Apr 17, 2020
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Yes it now pauses! My daughter is still using it BUT i (as always testing lol) am now using BWMeter DeskSoft - BWMeter - Powerful bandwidth meter, monitor and traffic controller and man I am impressed. It does the pause feature plus has where you can see your traffic at a glance (Like glasswire) and are you ready for this, the installer is less that 2 mb! But not free.
You can't beat simplewall for free but it was doing the same problem with a game that was trying to update. This BW Meter runs very lightly and highly configurable.
- Jan 16, 2017
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I see. The breaking issue wasn't a major issue for me but it was annoying issue nonetheless. Software installers and updates used to fail many times. I'm glad the developer made the change. I wish WFC developer would implement this too but maybe its a limitation of being based on Windows Firewall.Yes it now pauses! My daughter is still using it BUT i (as always testing lol) am now using BWMeter DeskSoft - BWMeter - Powerful bandwidth meter, monitor and traffic controller and man I am impressed. It does the pause feature plus has where you can see your traffic at a glance (Like glasswire) and are you ready for this, the installer is less that 2 mb! But not free.
I've seen mentions of BWmeter software in the past but didn't look deep into it. Sounds very interesting.
- Apr 17, 2020
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I will start a new thread and post some photos and details if you want. (To not stay off topic!)
- Jan 28, 2018
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Rough sorting that I thought of.
■ Easy control of in and out (Microsoft is given preferential treatment)
wfc
... you can make adjustments to block Microsoft communication.
■ Control in and out without giving preferential treatment to Microsoft
simple wall
... may require essential outband knowledge
■ Adjust the permission rules on the out side
Tiny wall
... the basics are blocks, so there is no concept of creating rules for blocks.
■ Easy control of in and out (Microsoft is given preferential treatment)
wfc
... you can make adjustments to block Microsoft communication.
■ Control in and out without giving preferential treatment to Microsoft
simple wall
... may require essential outband knowledge
■ Adjust the permission rules on the out side
Tiny wall
... the basics are blocks, so there is no concept of creating rules for blocks.
- Nov 8, 2016
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Sorry for resurrect this thread, but what is the difference exactly?
I'm currently using WFC. I like it - despite i didn't find a learning mode.
Simplewall is better than WFC in any way?
ty guys!
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- Jan 16, 2012
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I love it and have been using it for years, purchased the Binisoft version.
Absolutely!
- Nov 8, 2016
- 574
I used WFC for more than a year. After some time i realized it wasn't necessary and it was causing more inconveniences that it should. As long as i can keep the system clean, i'm not worried any more. For now, i'm just using H_C firewall hardening and blocked all incoming connections with windows firewall.
- Apr 16, 2017
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I am new to WFC started with v6.9.9.0 a week or 2 ago, today 18 Dec 2023 it updated to 6.9.9.1 -- not sure where best to post this, or is any thread keeping track of this...
- Aug 17, 2014
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For the latest version 6.9.9.1 this forum thread from last Friday: New Update - Windows Firewall Control v.6.9.9.1I am new to WFC started with v6.9.9.0 a week or 2 ago, today 18 Dec 2023 it updated to 6.9.9.1 -- not sure where best to post this, or is any thread keeping track of this...
