Private Firewall Updated (again)

Nice to see PFW keep improving.

 

Finally got around to upgrading to v7.0.25.4.

 

I tested Personal Firewall in XP 32 with maxed up settings. Could you tell me if your results coincide? For what I have read in this thread is seems that it passes all the tests for some people.

SpyShelter tests:

Keylogging - passed
Webcam capture - no cam here
Screenshot - passed
Clipboard monitoring - passed
System protection - memory access 1 passed, the rest failed
Sound record - not covered by PF, I think

It also passed Zemana's Keylogging, Clipboard monitoring and Screenshot tests. I don't have the SSL test.

 

Version 7.0.25.4 = NO problems with full screen applications.Finally! Great! Thank You, Privacyware !

 

Good to hear

 

New Update

 

The installation procedure:

 

Thanks for the update. And Greg, thanks for adding so many useful options.

 

I have a problem with PFW (7.0.25.5) and WSA (antivirus only).
Link here: https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=310688

 

I'm very happy with this new version of PFW, everything working correctly in the right place.

 

Does the new version work well under standard account? And if someone has tried - does Private firewall work OK with NOD32 5.0, considering they both have HIPS.

 

I welcome the restricted rights improvements, but there is still one basic function of PFW that is puzzling to me and I cannot find a clear answer to in the manuals, perhaps someone here can help please?

1. Upon installing PFW the training mode is on for 10 minutes. I extended that for about 30 minutes and opened up all the apps on my laptop. It picks up the processes and establishes rules, so I am clear an happy on that. But when I go into the process monitor screen in PFW main screen, the explanation for "medium" vesus high is not really clear. On what basis do apps get identified and shown under "medium"?

2. What if there was a malware and the setting is on "medium" would it get picked up?

3. Under "settings", "advanced", there is the confusing setting of "enable process detection" ?! But it seems that process detection is already enabled (due to points #1 and 2 above), or not? What is the differnece in this setting being "on" versus "off"? Why is not on by default?

Very confusing and appreciate any explanations please.

 

Medium to High is just sensitivity, more activity will be monitored meaning more pop-ups, training period is really critical in any security app, if your system have undetected malware acting like normal software it will be allowed.

 

I installed Avast Free (latest version) and it is colliding terribly with PF.

I can't select any of the modules in PF to check Application settings or Process Monitor settings. Nothing will move. Anyone else with this problem?

 

I read on some post that the PrivateFirewall's developers are watching from time to time here at wilders the threads about it.If so,i was wondering if they could do something to increase the time pop-ups are available.IMO 60 sec is too low,if i'm away from my pc and PVT FW warned about something and i don't know?I really wish this thing...let's see if someone is listening or not.

 

Hi-ho Joe! I agree with what you are requesting. I *suppose* that the PFW folks check here from time to time, but not very often. However - - - why not submit a ticket to HERE? PFW Support always replies reasonably fast.

 

Hello there Bellgamin
Done what you suggested.Fingers crossed and now i (we) wait.

 

Avast 6 free here - no problems.Try to install first the AV, then PFW, that's what I did.

 

@Tarantula

That is exactly what I did and it is still frozen since the install. I get pop ups but cannot select any of the modules in the program. This sucks cuz I really don't want to use another FW.

 

Ok,received this morning the reply from Greg Salvato.

Well,i've done it and now i'll wait for pop-ups.
Thank you Greg!!
PS.Indeed the reply was fast

One add up from me..."disable auto response" must be enabled.

 

Installed today Avast free to see how it does these days.Decided to keep it and installed Privatefirewall.I run them about two hours and didn't notice any conflict.And i can open PVFW modules normally.

 

I have uninstalled everything so I can start with a clean slate. Installed Avast first and then PF and it locked up.

Then uninstalled both and started again but with PF first and it was working fine up until I installed Avast. Tried this twice.

 

Well,pc's are like people sometimes,they "have" likes and dislikes.For no apparently reason,one setup that works flawlessly for others my pc doesn't like it,even on a fresh Windows install.Weird...

 

Yes, that's how I look at it too. You win some, you lose some.

I wish I could find something that just works and not have to worry about it anymore. I hate having too keep installing and uninstalling. I would rather spend my time doing other things.

 

does it support multiple user accounts now?