Windows 8 firewall question

[mrjayviper]

I want a default "block incoming/outgoing" connection rule. BUT I wanted to be prompted too if a program is trying to access the "net" (could be accessing the internet or my local intranet) so I can make an exception.

I change the domain/private/public incoming/outgoing connection rules to block. But when I tried browsing the net using safari, I didn't get prompted.

Which setting can I set so I get prompted? thanks

 

[bigdogchris]

View the "Allow a program through Windows Firewall" and you will see a list of applications that are allows to bypass the firewall.

Keep in mind though that many applications do not have Firewall rules because the transfer initiated from behind the firewall. In most cases firewalls are to block stuff from getting in, not from stuff going out.

 

[os100]

the feature you want is not available from microsoft . the solution is ZONEALARM which alert any outbound access to internet by any application. you can download it at www.oldapps.com/zonealarm.php?system=windows_8_x64

 

[mrjayviper]

View the "Allow a program through Windows Firewall" and you will see a list of applications that are allows to bypass the firewall.

Keep in mind though that many applications do not have Firewall rules because the transfer initiated from behind the firewall. In most cases firewalls are to block stuff from getting in, not from stuff going out.

I tried blocking everything and making an outbound rule for safari and it still won't go out...

 

[haileris]

I must confess that I am not sure if Windows 8 has advanced any of the features of the inbuilt firewall. In the case of Windows 7 in theory event viewer (security) should show what has got blocked - assuming you have the right audit configuration. The post below is useful.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1717632&postcount=135

 

[Veilrap]

the feature you want is not available from microsoft . the solution is ZONEALARM which alert any outbound access to internet by any application. you can download it at www.oldapps.com/zonealarm.php?system=windows_8_x64

Actually I'm pretty sure I've used the built in firewall of Windows to block programs from dialing out. You just have to go into the firewall settings and do it manually.

 

[haileris]

Actually I'm pretty sure I've used the built in firewall of Windows to block programs from dialing out. You just have to go into the firewall settings and do it manually.

Block yes but I don't think the Windows (7 at least) supports outward bound notifications, which was the OP's question.

 

[Veilrap]

Block yes but I don't think the Windows (7 at least) supports outward bound notifications, which was the OP's question.

Ah my mistake

 

[Brooklyn Joe]

http://www.sphinx-soft.com/Vista/index.html

I've been using the free version of this since Vista; currently using it with Windows 7 64 Bit. It's lightweight and will block outbound, like you desire. It says it is compatible with Windows 8, but I have not tried it. I think it's just what you are looking for.