Privatefirewall Now Free!

[MidnightCowboy]

Originally Posted by rikishi19

I am thinking of adding this to my security setup. Currently my setup is MSE, W7 Firewall, Sbxie, MBAM on demand.

Would this run well with setup (obviously replacing W7 firewall).

I've read through various reviews on this site about all the firewall programs and this is the one I seem to be drawn to. I previously used Comodo CIS and did not get on with it, so don't want that firewall. I could use it well enough, just wasn't happy. And it destroyed my system when I tried to remove it, so never going back there again!

From my experience, Privatefirewall has never given install/uninstall issues. That said, especially with W7 and Sandboxie, do you really have a need for a complex firewall? If it's just outbound notifications you need then the free version of W7 Firewall Control will do that without the need to install additional drivers.

http://www.sphinx-soft.com/Vista/index.html

[rikishi19]

Yes, I've been unsure as to whether I need a different firewall to the standard W7 one since I've been using Sandboxie.

I think my main concern is the outbound connections made by installed programs.

I may give that one a try MC.

I just installed Comodo Firewall/CIS!

The Comodo issue I had about a year ago. It did a real good job on my PC I say. I'm unfamiliar with what Comodo Programs Manager is, but all our PC's at work run Comodo CIS and they run very smoothly with it. My personal experience has put me off it though for my home PC.

[MidnightCowboy]

Notice just received of another update. Our thanks to Greg Salvato for keeping us informed.

Privatefirewall update – v7.0.26.3. This is another relatively significant update given the new features and the Microsoft re-signed drivers.


RELEASE NOTES - 7.0.26.3, posted 2/9/2012 (uninstall/reboot of previous build is required for installation of 26.3)
- Updated drivers reviewed/signed by Microsoft Winqual.
- Added ability to define fw rule order.
- Addressed issue with avast.setup.
- Added IP address based filtering capability.
- Modified driver binding implementation to address possible related implications (i.e. lost Internet connection, system drag, etc.) of other driver conflicts/incompatibilities.
- Resolved failed Kill3f and fileacc1 leak tests.
- Modified logic for automated rule creation in relation to SPI (limits certain automatic rule creation to outbound only).
- Added ability to permanently remove publishers from the TP list.
- Added "Skip" button to Program Change alerts ("If this program changes frequently, select Skip to suppress further checks.").
- Added Delete and Insert key handling to Applications, Process Monitor, Trusted/Blocked sites, Trusted Publishers, Detected Processes and Parents lists.
- Added Next and Prev buttons to Applications.
- Addressed several minor bugs/defects.

[wolfstr]

Thanks for the heads up. Installed and working with no problems.

[blues]

CURRENT VERSION - 7.0.26.4, posted 2/15/2012: (Select Main Menu/Help/About Privatefirewall 7.0 to find the version number)

Click here to download

GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: Please uninstall the existing version of Privatefirewall (via Add/Remove programs or Start -> All Programs -> Privatefirewall 7.0 -> Uninstall...) and reboot system before installing an update. Process Monitor and Firewall settings can be preserved by exporting (File -> Export Settings) before uninstalling, and importing (File -> Import Settings) after installing updates. We also advise temporarily disabling any antivirus or other active anti-malware or HIPS software until the Privatefirewall installation process has completed.

RELEASE NOTES - 7.0.26.4, posted 02/15/2012 (uninstall/reboot of previous build is required for installation of 26.4)
- Addressed issues observed with settings export/import feature.
- Addressed issues observed with Reset to Defaults feature.
- Implemented additional modifications to address specific Avast behavior.

[wolfstr]

Thanks. Had a bit of a problem reinstalling.....had to uninstall sandboxie and then install PFW....and reinstalled sandboxie afterwards. Both are running well now. Also seen the update headsup over at Wilders.

[blues]

I had no issues whatsoever...odd. (XP Pro SP3 here).

I disabled MBAM Pro but left Sandboxie and WinPatrol Plus as normal during both the uninstall and reinstall.

Glad it's working properly now in any case.

[MidnightCowboy]

These guys are certainly quick off the mark when it comes to fixing things

[wolfstr]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

These guys are certainly quick off the mark when it comes to fixing things

Yes they sure are. Also using the Privacy Support Ticket they are fast to respond. With the above problem I had I sent an email late Tuesday evening (EST) and by the next morning early, I had a reply email from Greg Salvato. How's that for service ?

By the way Blues I am also in XP Pro SP3. Sandboxie wasn't totally at fault as I had some Outpost Windows oem.inf and oem.pne remnant files that I deleted along with temporarily uninstalling Sandboxie and reinstalling. Alls well in Canuck land now though.

[blues]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

These guys are certainly quick off the mark when it comes to fixing things

Greg & Co. are the fastest guns in the west imho.

Originally Posted by wolfstr

Yes they sure are. Also using the Privacy Support Ticket they are fast to respond. With the above problem I had I sent an email late Tuesday evening (EST) and by the next morning early, I had a reply email from Greg Salvato. How's that for service ?

By the way Blues I am also in XP Pro SP3. Sandboxie wasn't totally at fault as I had some Outpost Windows oem.inf and oem.pne remnant files that I deleted along with temporarily uninstalling Sandboxie and reinstalling. Alls well in Canuck land now though.

Good to hear.

It's always a joy having to deal with the effects of leftover detritus from some apps that don't fully uninstall. Glad you got things working smoothly.