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archz2

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    archz2 gave kudos to itman in Exporting firewall settings from Windows firewall?   
    I couldn't find a detailed write up on Folder Firewall. However, I found another product: https://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/27/windows-10/how-to-block-folders-in-windows-firewall-to-restrict-internet-access.html that appears to be identical in functionality; there are other software like this.
    I saw no mention that the Win firewall outbound rules processing needs to be enabled. It appears this software just uses the Win firewall outbound rule section as a storage location for the rules it creates. This software monitors for outbound Internet traffic; then checks Win firewall outbound rules for a match on the source .exe; and finally applies the block action specified for the matching Win outbound firewall rule.
    As it currently stands now, the Eset firewall by default will also evaluate Win inbound firewall rules. In theory at least, it could also do so for Win firewall outbound rules. That is only evaluate blocked rules. Will Eset do so? Doubtful in my opinion. Win firewall rules can be easily hacked by an attacker since they are stored in clear text in the registry. Also, apps like Adobe Reader and the like can add inbound firewall rules at will; just like this Folder Firewall app can for outbound rules. As it currently stands, Eset's evaluation of Win inbound firewall rules is a potential security risk. The risk being factored by it is the only way to allow Win native apps to run unimpeded since these app .exe names constantly change.
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