From: allanh@vivaldi.net   
      
   On Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:14:33 -0500, Mr. Man-wai Chang  wrote:   
      
   > On 19/8/2025 9:21 pm, Allan Higdon wrote:   
   >> Alternative to Windows Firewall Control.   
   >>   
   >> "Minimal Firewall enhances the built-in Windows Firewall to block all   
   >  > unknown network connections by default, giving you complete control.   
   >  > It prompts you for action when an application tries to connect,   
   >  > ....   
   >   
   >   
   > That's also the default of Windows' firewall starting with Win 7(?). Why   
   > do you need an extra layer? Unless you talking about older versions of   
   > Windows...   
   >   
      
   I have all outbound connections blocked by default, which is not the Windows   
   firewall default.   
   This program can be configured to do that with Lockdown Mode.   
   If enabled, it won't allow any outbound connection unless it has an "Allow"   
   rule.   
   No program connects without your consent.   
   Like Windows Firewall Control, it's easier to know when a rule needs to be   
   created.   
      
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