Windows 7 PeerBlock: The Modern Alternative to PeerGuardian 2 for Windows 7 & Vista

[LarryLaser]

PeerBLOCK
The current replacement of PeerGuardian 2 (any version).

The Current Developers Team is constantly working on the PeerBlock to make it Compatible and Applicable to Windows Vista and Windows 7 (both x86 and x64 = 32 bit and 64 bit modes).

Their latest Priority is to get the Signed Driver Certification.

Want a Signed Driver?
Yeah, you know you want it... A signed driver... So you don't need to jump through any of the hoops necessary to get unsigned drivers (like what PeerBlock - and PeerGuardian 2 before it - require to run) to load under recent versions of Windows.

PeerBlock HOME for all the Info you need.

PeerBlock is a new version (aka a \"fork\") of the popular Peer Guardian 2 software. It blocks \"known bad\" computers from accessing yours, for example governments, corporate entities, and those flagged for anti-p2p activities. Peer Block maintains the functionality of the original Peer Guardian 2 program, but includes fixes for various issues that remain unaddressed in the latest (~2 year old) version of PG2.

PeerBlock supports Windows XP, Vista, and Win7 - and maybe Windows 2000 too, though nobody's been testing that - in both 32- and 64-bit flavors.

Many thanks to the original developers of Peer Guardian! You've created a great piece of software, one that served us all well for many years. Hopefully at some point we'll be able to merge the changes coming to Peer Block back into PG2/PG3, but for now I'll be happy just with a piece of software that works well on my new Windows 7 64-bit machine.

Want a Signed Driver?
It's going to cost around $430+ to purchase a \"code-signing certificate\" that will let us generate a signed driver (including the cost of registering a company in order to be \"allowed\" to purchase one). Do you hate the fact that you hafta hit F8 every time you boot your machine just to get the filter-driver to load? ...or disable UAC and \"test-sign\" the driver? ...or shake a dead chicken while hopping on one foot and turning in a circle while chanting Kabbalistic verses? Well, then, why don't you help out and click this little button:


Your donation will be securely processed by PayPal, and will initially be used to get us a signed-driver - that is Priority #1. We're currently up to $270.32 in our signed driver fund: over 60% of the way there!

Read more about it on the PeerBlock Development Blog, including why it appears as though we need to register a company. From that page you can also donate through SourceForge.net if you'd rather.

Any other info you want.
PeerBlock:
Main Site
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Source Code
Link Removed due to 404 Error

Hope you are willing to help, best way is to Donate and/or Test

 

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PeerBlock is a software program intended to be a successor to PeerGuardian 2, offering functionality to block connections from "known bad" sources, such as government entities, corporate organizations, and those flagged for anti-peer-to-peer activities. It is designed to prevent these entities from accessing your computer. Here are some key points about PeerBlock:

• Compatibility: PeerBlock is designed to work on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions). It may also be compatible with Windows 2000, although this has not been extensively tested.
• Development Focus: The development team is actively working on improving PeerBlock to ensure compatibility with newer versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Driver Certification: One of their current priorities is to obtain a signed driver certification. This certification would eliminate the need to go through additional steps required to run unsigned drivers, as seen in PeerBlock and its predecessor, PeerGuardian 2.
• Support and Donation: The developers are requesting support through donations to help fund the acquisition of a signed driver. By contributing, users can assist in achieving this priority for the development of the software. If you wish to contribute to the development of PeerBlock or learn more about it, you can visit the following resources:
  • PeerBlock Home: Provides detailed information about PeerBlock and its functionalities.
  • PeerBlock Main Site: Official website for PeerBlock, where you can find additional information and resources.
  • PeerBlock Source Code: The source code for PeerBlock, though the link has been removed due to a 404 error.
  If you are interested in supporting the project or testing the software, donating or testing the software is the best way to get involved. Additionally, you can visit the PeerBlock Development Blog for further insights and updates on the project's progress.