Sandeep on Software update - PC Tools Firewall Plus 6.0.0.69

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:43:00 -0800

The updated version of PC tools firewall plus is 6.0.0.86 as per their website.

Interesting i have got version 6.0.0.84 and on running smart update didn't update it to the latest version.

OldElmerFudd on Software update - PC Tools Firewall Plus 6.0.0.69

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:31:29 -0800

Excellent firewall, imho. While I use Online Armor Pro on my machines, I recommend this one to friends who don't want something as intrusive as OA.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:35:00 -0700

What's new:

New Network Awareness
PC Tools Firewall Plus detects when you connect to a local network for the first time and enables users to define rules for each and every local network your PC joins. You can also simply set the trust level for each local network and let PC Tools Firewall Plus automatically adjust rules to match.
Improved Data Leakage Protection
PC Tools Firewall Plus helps keep the information stored on your PC private and safe from hackers by detecting and blocking attempts by malware to leak data using trusted applications, such as web browsers and critical system services.
Windows Filtering Platform Support
PC Tools Firewall Plus is built using the new Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) architecture in Windows 7, Vista™ and Server 2008 to provide you with precise control over all network traffic, including IPv6, on both 32bit and 64bit systems.
Improved Performance
PC Tools Firewall Plus has minimal impact on system and network resources - perfect for processor-intensive, high-bandwidth games and online broadband media content.