I want the firewall to ask me about every program


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate RC 7100 x64
       #1

    I want the firewall to ask me about every program


    Hello forum,

    after I installed RC 7100 the firewall used to ask me if I'd like to allow a outbound connection for every program that would try to connect.

    Unfortunately it doesn't do that anymore. In the Windows Firewall Properties I can only chose Allow or Block Outbound for the different profiles. If I set it to block, it will silently block all outbound connection attempts.

    I want to have it blocked by default, but I don't want to have to create rules manually for each program, I'd like the original behavior, that is, have it ask me on connection attempt. Where can I set that?

    Thx in advance!
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #2

    Hi Raptus, and welcome to the SevenForums

    Not sure how to get what you are looking for as such but you may want to have a look at this program which provides everything you want ....

    Vista Firewall Control : Sphinx Software

    it is being used successfully by many members here :)
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  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #3

    Download the free Vista firewall control
    Vista Firewall Control : Sphinx Software
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  4. Posts : 620
    7264x64/7260x86
       #4

    I think it'll stop asking if you turn off UAC, did you turn off UAC?
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  5. Posts : 4,282
    Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
       #5

    copernicus said:
    I think it'll stop asking if you turn off UAC, did you turn off UAC?
    He wants it to ask every time.
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  6. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate RC 7100 x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Mr GRiM said:
    He wants it to ask every time.
    Well, actually only the first time a program tries to access. Just after the Win7 installation this was working, automatically creating the appropriate rule once I reacted to the popup.

    I will try VFW.
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  7. Posts : 620
    7264x64/7260x86
       #7

    My firewall settings have rules for individual programs for inbound rules.

    What are the settings for your firewall profile?

    Under Windows Firewall Properties check the the tab for "private profile" are the inbound settings set as Block(default) or Allow?

    I believe the former will get you the prompts and the latter won't.
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