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Protowall is a firewall tool mentioned in the context of blocking IP addresses on Windows systems. In a discussion about using Windows Firewall to block thousands of IPs from blocklists, a user notes that Protowall and similar tools like PeerGuardian2 do not work properly on Windows Vista 64-bit due to Microsoft's driver signing requirements. The thread highlights challenges with IP blocking on Windows, including the inability to import blocklists into Windows Firewall and the need for certified drivers. Protowall is referenced as a potential solution that fails on certain Windows versions, reflecting broader issues with third-party firewall tools and driver compatibility on 64-bit systems.
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    Windows Vista How to block thousands of IP addresses with Windows Firewall

    I want to set up an IP block from a bunch of blocklists for my Internet security. I can't do this, even with Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Administrative Options. This is pissing me off. As far as I can tell, Windows Firewall requires you to put in an entry for each IP range and...
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    • advanced security blocklists driver signing firewall ip blocking network security peerguardian protowall traffic windows vista
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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