For more information, see System requirements for Malwarebytes for Windows.

Fixed: The system tray context menu for notifications mode is not updated when changing the language.Review the items below to ensure a successful installation of Malwarebytes for Windows.

Fixed: Rules Panel hangs if a program path is a network path.

Improved: Removed file extension validation in Properties dialog to allow more rules to be created, especially for Windows Subsystem for Linux.

New: Added 3 new providers for WHOIS queries in Tools tab.

Lock the current state of the program and Windows Firewall with password.

Learning Mode which provides notifications for blocked outgoing connections.

Check for a new version from the program interface.

Possibility to restore previous settings at uninstallation.

Protection to unauthorized uninstallation.

Import and export the policy of the program.

Choose if you want the program to start at user logon.

Quick access to edit Windows Firewall rules directly from the program interface.

Shell integration into the right click context menu of the executable files.

Allow or block a program to connect to the internet with just one mouse click.

Intuitive and easy accessible interface in the system tray.

Full support for executing tasks from standard user accounts.

All features are packed in the same file. Avoid using this setting unless you have another firewall running on your computer. You can block the programs you do not want to initiate outgoing connections. Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are allowed. Only programs you allow can initiate outgoing connections. Outgoing connections that do not match a rule are blocked. This setting blocks all attempts to connect to and from your computer.

Windows Firewall Control offers four filtering modes which can be switched with just a mouse click:Īll outgoing connections are blocked. This is the best tool to manage the native firewall from Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. It runs in the system tray and allows user to control the native firewall easily without having to waste time by navigating to the specific part of the firewall.

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