TinyWall Version 3 released! (Sept 2020)

[ultim]

Hello Everybody!

Just letting you know that I've released Tinywall 3.0! I've made the original announcement on Wilders because that's currently the main thread, but I hope I do not need to point out explicitly (better, let me point it out here and now) that when I say Thank You there, I do not only mean Wilders, but everyone on this forum too since you've all helped and supported me a lot. So, thank You, and I really hope you'll like the new version. And if not... well, development continues on

 

[oldschool]

The TinyWall homepage could use an update. Most excellent firewall!

 

[show-Zi]

Migrate from beta version to ver.3 and do a little test run from now on.

Well, the thread title '2.1.7' is already a legacy of the past. Suggest editing of the title.

 

[ultim]

Migrate from beta version to ver.3 and do a little test run from now on.

Well, the thread title '2.1.7' is already a legacy of the past. Suggest editing of the title.

Yep, but changing the title would make most sense if the contents of the first post can also be changed with it. I cannot change either of them. IMHO our best option is for me to start a new thread.

Everybody agrees that's a good idea?

 

[oldschool]

Everybody agrees that's a good idea?

Indeed. New thread.

 

[Ink]

Yep, but changing the title would make most sense if the contents of the first post can also be changed with it. I cannot change either of them. IMHO our best option is for me to start a new thread.

Everybody agrees that's a good idea?

Moved your posts to a new thread, TinyWall Version 3.

If the older (legacy?) version is still supported it can remain open for users who have not upgraded.

 

[ultim]

Moved your posts to a new thread, TinyWall Version 3.

If the older (legacy?) version is still supported it can remain open for users who have not upgraded.

Thanks for moving. As for the old thread, I think it can be closed. I will stop supporting v2.1 now, except of course for upgrade support. Those people can come here.

 

[silversurfer]

TinyWall 3.0 for Windows introduces major changes - gHacks Tech News

The developer of the third-party firewall for Windows TinyWall has just released version 3.0 of the application for all supported versions of Windows.

www.ghacks.net

 

[show-Zi]

TinyWall 3.0 for Windows introduces major changes - gHacks Tech News

The developer of the third-party firewall for Windows TinyWall has just released version 3.0 of the application for all supported versions of Windows.

www.ghacks.net

The comparison between wfc and tw in the comments at the link should help those wondering which to choose.

 

[oldschool]

This from the gHack's comments is incorrect:

"Simplewall its still and only Windows firewall. “Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)”
____________________________________________

Windows Filtering Platform is not the same as Windows Firewall. Two different things. So the options are:

- WFC - GUI for Windows Firewall - one man developer backed by Malwarebytes

- TinyWall - one-man, private developer, now independent of WF but may be run side-by-side if desired

- Simplewall - open-source app built on Windows Filtering Platform

Read up on each for more info

 

[silversurfer]

TinyWall Changelog

3.0.2 - Maintenance release (26.03.2020.)

• Test for UWP support instead of OS-version checking
• Install hosts and database updates atomically
• Keep Windows Firewall settings as desired when enabled & changed externally
• Fix user GUI settings not migrated (effective starting with v3.0.3)
• Fix possible GUI crash when user selects Elevate

 

[SeriousHoax]

The installer should be renamed according to versions. Currently it's only named "TinyWall-v3-Installer.msi". No way to distinguish version 3 from 3.02 and so on from each other without comparing hash but hash doesn't tell the version of course.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

The installer should be renamed according to versions. Currently it's only named "TinyWall-v3-Installer.msi". No way to distinguish version 3 from 3.02 and so on from each other without comparing hash.

Rightclick on file -> properties -> details

 

[SeriousHoax]

Rightclick on file -> properties -> details

I did that before commenting. No version info their either so renaming is the easiest solution I think.

 

[Dave Russo]

The TinyWall homepage could use an update. Most excellent firewall!

Do you have to enable Boot-time filtering or is it present after downloading program?Ed, oops found out...Improved boot-time filtering support which ensures that firewall rules are active right "from the start on the networking stack".

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

I did that before commenting. No version info their either so renaming is the easiest solution I think.

Oh okay. I doesn't check it before but guess that's added.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I have installed it side-by-side with TMMP. Currently playing with it.

When I first installed it, it blocked most of the installed programmes from accessing the internet, so I have enabled "Auto-learn Mode". For how long should I keep learning mode on? How can I make TinyWall ask for every connection? Thank you very much.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

For how long should I keep learning mode on?

Start all your installed programs

How can I make TinyWall ask for every connection?

You can't. This is a feature from TinyWall

 

[silversurfer]

How can I make TinyWall ask for every connection? Thank you very much.

Impossible by using TinyWall, developer @ultim said for many times at Wilders forum, he never will be adding such feature...

"Non-intrusive operation: TinyWall lets you work while protecting you. No annoying popups and simple configuration"

TinyWall - A free, lightweight and non-intrusive firewall

TinyWall is a free, feature-rich, and lightweight firewall for Windows, known for its unique no-popup approach.

tinywall.pados.hu

 

[oldschool]

When I first installed it, it blocked most of the installed programmes from accessing the internet,

This is how TinyWall has always been.

I have enabled "Auto-learn Mode". For how long should I keep learning mode on?

I generally start my initial use (on install) with opening apps, e.g. browsers, music apps, etc. and allow by using one of the alternative whitelisting methods: window, process, etc. Click on the tray icon and you will see the options. I only use autolearn on a case-by-case basis if I'm in a rush.

How can I make TinyWall ask for every connection?

@silversurfer is correct. TW has never used notifications. If an app isn't working, you need to allow it by one of the available methods as above.