simplewall - A tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform

Mr.X

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On Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 and Windows 10 2016 LTSB x64:
svchost.exe is a just one example; henrypp doesn't consider multiple, duplicate alerts even though an allowed rule already exist for it a bug - the "workaround" is just to disable notifications for svchost.exe
svchost.exe added since 08/072017 and no duplicate alerts whatsoever:
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Just install and use Simplewall
Can't understand this cause I said I've never seen such bug. It's obvious I have already installed and used it.
 
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On Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 and Windows 10 2016 LTSB x64:

svchost.exe added since 08/072017 and no duplicate alerts whatsoever:
View attachment 171472

Can't understand this cause I said I've never seen such bug. It's obvious I have already installed and used it.

Don't know what to tell ya. It's been reported since day one by multiple users.

I can reproduce it every single time just by installing Simplewall on W10.
 

SHvFl

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On Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 and Windows 10 2016 LTSB x64:

svchost.exe added since 08/072017 and no duplicate alerts whatsoever:
View attachment 171472

Can't understand this cause I said I've never seen such bug. It's obvious I have already installed and used it.
Also have it even with allowed rules when you told me that only block rules show duplicate alerts. He just fixed the duplicate alert issues for blocked alerts now with a setting (haven't tested it) but still the issue should remain for allowed programs.
 
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Also have it even with allowed rules when you told me that only block rules show duplicate alerts. He just fixed the duplicate alert issues for blocked alerts now with a setting (haven't tested it) but still the issue should remain for allowed programs.

I know what I said. Last ditch effort. If shame doesn't work, then nothing will.
 

Mr.X

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simplewall v2.0.20 (6 November 2017)
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  • now custom rules will overwrite system rules
  • added warning message for listen connections option
  • apply filters on demand in settings dialog
  • added port support for ip ranges
  • removed rules configuration from menu (use settings dialog instead)
  • fixed rule apps does not saved when checkbox are checked
  • fixed rule genration from notification window
  • fixed listen connections does not blocked
  • fixed highlighting special rules for apps
  • fixed running under non-admin account
  • fixed skip-uac working directory
  • fixed listview sorting
  • fixed ui bugs
  • fixed bugs
 

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Can't get it to work.
Installed SW 2.0.20 x64 on Win 10 x64 fall creators
Enabled "load on system startup"
I see in task manager that simplewall.exe is running, I do not see any service running.
SW is silent (whitelist mode).
System tray icon is gray, if that means anything.
Windows Control Panel tells me that Windows Firewall is running, and it does not see any other firewall.

security config: Windows Defender default settings, AppGuard protected mode, ReHIPS standard mode
 
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Deletedmessiah

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Can't get it to work.
Installed SW 2.0.20 x64 on Win 10 x64 fall creators
Enabled "load on system startup"
I see in task manager that simplewall.exe is running, I do not see any service running.
SW is silent (whitelist mode).
System tray icon is gray, if that means anything.
Windows Control Panel tells me that Windows Firewall is running, and it does not see any other firewall.

security config: Windows Defender default settings, AppGuard protected mode, ReHIPS standard mode
You have to install filters. The button on the down left side of the app. If you have done that and it still don't work, uninstall and reinstall filters, maybe it'll help.
 

Mr.X

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simplewall v2.1 beta (12 November 2017)
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  • added windows store apps support (win8 and above)
  • revert allowing loopback connection feature
  • converted log limit unit to kilobytes
  • dropped packets log cosmetic fixes
  • improved confirmation dialogs
  • updated localization
  • fixed settings will not be applied for main menu
  • fixed displaying icons for some processes
  • fixed rules editor crash (issue #89)
  • fixed color items reorganization
  • fixed ui bugs
  • fixed bugs
 

Mr.X

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simplewall v2.1.1 beta (17 November 2017)
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  • reworked filter settings page
  • added option to disable hosts support for rules
  • added option to load blocklist extra rules
  • cosmetic fixes for ipv6 address format
  • fixed dns resolutions where it does not required (issue #94)
  • fixed various rules editor crashes (issue #89)
  • fixed windows store icon destroying
  • removed filters configuration from menu (use settings dialog instead)
  • removed internal rules files from distro
  • updated internal rules
  • updated localization
  • fixed ui bugs
  • fixed bugs
 

Mr.X

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simplewall v2.1.2 beta (21 November 2017)
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  • added option to disable apps signature checking
  • set selected apps when you are open rules editor from main window
  • reworked special rules (minimized memory usage and speed improvements, also removed limit in apps selection for special rules)
  • removed ocsp signature verification (issue #94)
  • improved apps version receiving
  • renamed "filters" into "rules"
  • fixed various rules editor crashes (issue #89)
  • fixed race conditions (it may fix issue #73)
  • fixed blocklist incorrect check state
  • fixed restoring after hibernation
  • updated localization
  • fixed ui bugs
  • fixed bugs
 

Mr.X

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simplewall v2.1.4 (27 November 2017)
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  • do not verify signatures for store apps (win8 and above)
  • optimized digital signatures verification (issue #94)
  • fixed appcontainers listing (removed firewallapi.dll dependence) (win8 and above) (issue #104)
  • fixed notifications race conditions (it may fix issue #73)
  • fixed status does not changed when app deleted
  • fixed "system" process marked as pico
  • updated blocklist
  • code cleanup
  • fixed bugs
 

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:notworthy:henrypp Can simple wall show the Hostname for an IP Address?it only shows the IP but I need more information.also what about a network monitoring feature?2.1.4 is a clean bug version and I like it!
 
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Mr.X

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simplewall v2.2 beta (04 March 2018)
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    • new notification ui
    • now simplewall added to the apps list automatically (issue #106)
    • added windows services support [beta] (issue #88)
    • added profile timestamping
    • new localization engine (single .lng file)
    • more sensitive notifications (issue #107)
    • lock-free dropped events callback (win7+)
    • added group total items count indication
    • added block action for notifications (issue #123)
    • automatic profile backup (issue #110)
    • added network address resolution
    • make internal apps undeletable
    • menu bitmap transparent icons
    • app paths case correction
    • added timers (issue #96)
    • set process high priority
    • ipsec dropped packets logging (win8+)



    • removed wow64 redirection (use simplewall 64-bit binaries for win64)
    • revert "purge unused apps" feature
    • optimized apps types recognition
    • improved tray context menu (issue #103)
    • improved memory allocation
    • changed verify signatures algorithm (issue #94)
    • changed "purge invalid apps" hotkey
    • changed default font
    • cosmetics for filter names
    • cosmetic fixes (issue #108)
    • stability improvements
    • updated default colors
    • updated localization
    • fixed dropped events callback failure (win10 rs3 and above)
    • fixed steal focus at startup and when notification displaying
    • fixed working under blacklist mode
    • fixed multi-monitor support
    • fixed ui bugs
    • fixed bugs
 

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