Windows Firewall Notifier 1.20

[moontan]

this seems like a app similar to Windows Firewall control.

might be work a look...

http://wokhan.online.fr/progs.php?sec=WFN

it's only 75 kb.

[King Grub]

Sounds cool.

Here's an overview, with a thread of replies, including a few by the author:

http://www.ghacks.net/2011/07/28/win...wall-notifier/

[jdd58]

Comments for version 1.0 posted here.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=304278

I gave it a pass then but it sounds like some of the bugs have been worked out. Currently using WFC. I may give Windows Firewall Notifier 1.20 a try in the next few days. It's even smaller than WFC!

[moontan]

1.30 released today:

Versions

1.0.1 (2011.08.??)
first public version
1.1.0 (2011.09.15):
added the exceptions management screen
added the "blocked connections" log
modified the dialog box for outgoing connections
1.2.0 (2011.09.17):
WFN now uses standard Windows API (it was using some tricky ways to interface with Windows firewall in the previous versions, it is now way better and faster)
added the "rules" screen to partially handle Windows firewall existing rules
other modifications (new minor functionalities)
1.3.0 (2011.09.18 ):
major design modifications for the blocked connection dialog (no more notification balloon, as requested by many user)
multiple blocked connections are now handled properly
the dialog will stay visible as long as the user does not make a choice (or leave it open)
code optimization

[JoeBlack40]

Seems "appealing".It definitely worth a try.Thanks for head-up.

[pandorax]

I can't see any icon or something. How can i reach this window
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/adszofd.jpg/

[Hefaistos22]

Originally Posted by pandorax

I can't see any icon or something. How can i reach this window
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/adszofd.jpg/

i think you just need to run the executable file again. it will open that window, with option to unninstal/also with the list of firewall rules and so on

[pandorax]

Originally Posted by Hefaistos22

i think you just need to run the executable file again. it will open that window, with option to unninstal/also with the list of firewall rules and so on

You are right lol. Actually i created a folder in program files and activated it there. Popups were working. After that i tried to open exe file, but it crashed two times. I tried again and it works now.
Ok, i admit it, my question was stupid xD

And this software is awesome i think

[pandorax]

You must try this software. It is completely free!

1.3.2 (2011.09.29):
fixed various bugs (especially with 64bit systems)
parallel WFN instances management have been deeply improved (= applications trying to connect simultaneously to many different targets when blocked are now handled properly (ex: Dropbox))
code optimization
added an error log

http://wokhan.online.fr/progs.php?sec=WFN

[JoeBlack40]

Ok,few thoughts.The pop-up window for a new connection shows up with a little delay.And it behaves more or less like Windows 7 Firewall control,meaning that the program which requested the connection must be run again to be able to re-connect and i find this annoying.But all in all,a very useful (and FREE) program for a Win FW user who wants to control outbounds requests in a detailed way.

[EboO]

It seems to be a really good program but how it works ? It launch a process or it modify some parameters in windows ?

[pandorax]

Originally Posted by EboO

It seems to be a really good program but how it works ? It launch a process or it modify some parameters in windows ?

It creates Task Scheduler Event and monitors firewall logs from Event Viewer.

[EboO]

Ok, so it didn't use ressources. Really great.

[ViVek]

Great freeware app similar to Windows Firewall Control

[jnthn]

Does this play well on a non-admin user account?

[Dwarden]

it need work, seems bugged on W7 SP1 x64,
i have repeated requests for many files even if the rule was created by previous popup or is already in WF list ...

[moontan]

i'm trying this at the moment.

very light, it doesn't install any drivers or services.
it doesn't even show in Task Manager!

i just doubt my ability to use these things correctly though:
so "System" want to connect to such and such IP for example.
just the fact that i don't honestly know how to answer disqualifies me from using such products i think.
sure, i could use the Block the button for things i am not sure of.
up until the day my machine becomes as useful as a pile of brick.

i'll try it for a couple of days and see how it goes...

[ultim]

Originally Posted by moontan

very light, it doesn't install any drivers or services.
it doesn't even show in Task Manager!

I'm sorry to butt in, but there is no such thing as "so light it doesn't even show in task manager". Windows Firewall Notifier is still light, I'm just saying the reason you do not see it in the task manager is probably because it is running with elevated privileges, but your task manager is not.

[1chaoticadult]

Originally Posted by ultim

I'm sorry to butt in, but there is no such thing as "so light it doesn't even show in task manager". Windows Firewall Notifier is still light, I'm just saying the reason you do not see it in the task manager is probably because it is running with elevated privileges, but your task manager is not.

Actually I don't think this is the reason. The reason you don't see it running, is because it only launches when another application is detected trying to make an outbound connection to the internet and that is the only time windowsfirewallnotifier.exe shows up in task manager (aka when its popup windows appears). At least that's what I see happen from using this app.

[Romagnolo1973]

Originally Posted by 1chaoticadult

Actually I don't think this is the reason. The reason you don't see it running, is because it only launches when another application is detected trying to make an outbound connection to the internet and that is the only time windowsfirewallnotifier.exe shows up in task manager (aka when its popup windows appears). At least that's what I'm see happen from using this app.

for me is the same here, it is showed only when popup appears

[atomomega]

Doesn't support XP... bummer!

[moontan]

1.60 released today:

http://wokhan.online.fr/progs.php?sec=WFN

[1chaoticadult]

Originally Posted by moontan

1.60 released today:

http://wokhan.online.fr/progs.php?sec=WFN

I have been trying this for a few hours. This program has really improved. I think I will stick with it for a while. Thanks for the news on the update.

[Morro]

Originally Posted by moontan

1.60 released today:

http://wokhan.online.fr/progs.php?sec=WFN

Thank you for the heads up Moontan.

WFN keeps getting better and better.

[jdd58]

Version 1.6.1 out already.