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TinyWall - A Free Lightweight and non-intrusive firewall

Last updated on Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 13:12 by abdullah5490
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TinyWall is a free, lightweight, and secure firewall designed specifically for Windows users. It offers a smooth, user-friendly experience without compromising on protection, making it a great choice for those who want powerful firewall management without the usual popups and interruptions.

Features:

  • No annoying popups while still allowing easy management of firewall exceptions.
  • Blocks hundreds of known trojans, viruses, and worms proactively.
  • No need to understand ports, protocols, or application internals to use effectively.
  • Protects Windows Firewall settings from being altered by malicious programs.
  • Installs without additional drivers or kernel modifications, keeping it lightweight and simple.
  • Offers multiple easy methods to whitelist trusted programs.
  • Includes an automatic learning mode for hassle-free setup.
  • Provides tamper protection to safeguard firewall settings.
  • Allows password protection to lock firewall configurations.
  • Supports Windows Store apps and UWP (Universal Windows Platform) applications.
  • Compatible with WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) and WSL 2.
  • Enables whitelisting of processes located on network shares.
  • Includes quick modes like standard, outgoing-only, block-all, and more.
  • Supports temporary and timed firewall rules for flexible security.
  • Built-in port and domain blocklists enhance network protection.
  • Safeguards the hosts file against unauthorized changes.
  • Ensures filtering even during system boot-up for maximum protection.
  • Blocks promiscuous applications that could compromise network integrity.
  • Provides port-scan prevention to guard against unauthorized probing.
  • Options available to always allow local network communication.
  • Ability to restrict applications to LAN-only communication if needed.
  • Smart identification of trustworthy software versus potential threats.
  • Full support for IPv6 networking standards.
  • Ability to list both established and blocked network connections.
  • Can display all open ports on your computer for better visibility.
  • No telemetry or data collection — your privacy is fully respected.
  • Completely free with no ads, fees, or premium upgrades required.
Notes: 
After installation TinyWall blocks most communication. To use the internet or network-enabled applications, select one of the "Whitelist by ..." options in the tray menu to unblock specific programs. Do not install TinyWall over a remote connection, or you will risk locking yourself out until TinyWall gets properly configured.

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