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Windows Firewall Control is a utility that extends the built-in Windows firewall with granular outbound filtering, per-application rules, and connection logging. Recent updates, such as version 6.24.0.0, introduced a beta updates opt-in checkbox and a fix for the Connections Log. Originally a one-man project, it is now owned by Malwarebytes and integrates with modern endpoint security tools. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover release notes, configuration tips, and troubleshooting for IT pros and security-conscious users managing Windows firewall policies.
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    Windows Firewall Control 6.39.0.0 Adds Dark Theme and Temporary Rules to Right-Click Menu

    Windows Firewall Control 6.39.0.0 is out. It's a small but useful update to the long-running tray utility that sits on top of the built-in Windows Firewall. It adds dark theme support and reworks Shell Integration so that it can create temporary rules. If you run WFC in Medium Filtering mode and...
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    Windows Firewall Control 6.24.0.0 Review: Beta Updates Opt-In and Log Fix

    Windows Firewall Control’s newest maintenance release, version 6.24.0.0, arrived in early December with a small but purposeful set of changes: a user-facing checkbox to opt into beta updates and a reliability fix for the Connections Log that prevented entries from appearing on some machines...