TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Features:
Non-intrusive operation
TinyWall lets you work while protecting you. No annoying popups and simple configuration.
Lightweight
Using the advanced Windows Firewall built into newer Windows versions, TinyWall´s performance impact is neglible.
More than just a controller
Password lock, firewall tinkering protection and built-in tight firewall rules make TinyWall secure.
Safe operation
No drivers or kernel-components are installed, which keeps your system stable.
Convenient
Firewall modes and lots of other convenience features make TinyWall extremely easy to use for anybody.
No cost
100% free, no ads, no artifical limitations, no upgrades.
NOTE: After installation TinyWall blocks all communications. To use the Internet or network-enabled applications, select one of the "Whitelist by ..." options in the tray menu to unblock specific programs.
Requires: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for Windows Vista users.
What´s New in version 1.0.3:
- Fix: Controller crash when bubble-editing new exception in GUI multiple times in a row
- Fix: Controller crash after exception modification in Manage window, when Modify is clicked again
- Fix: Possible controller crash when populating list in Connections form
- Fix: Firewall rules may overwrite each other
- Fix: Some DNS responses are blocked, leading to possibly slower DNS resolution
- Fix: Wrong filtering of ICMPv6 traffic
- Fix: GUI is not updated when timed rules are removed
- Fix: Generalize Steam profile for all Steam games
- Tell user that admin rights are missing instead of disabling Uninstall button
- New and updated application profiles
- Updated FAQ