WFC is quite reliable as an application. But it's not a firewall by it's own (as NetLimiter is), but handles the settings for the Windows firewall only. But with a much more intuitive UI. Windows firewall out of the box is almost unusable for the normal PC user. So this little proggy helps a lot. By default WFC asks the user for allowance for every new app that wishes to connect to the outside world.

The problem is, that a setup program can define firewall exceptions for any program without informing the user. This means, everytime you install a program you must be aware of those exceptions and delete them by hand if you wish to.
In the end WIndows firewall is the problem and WFC is just an UI for it.

BTW If I remember right, you are on hackintosh. For Mac OS you can define a cron job for SCP that syncs files between machines quite easy. SCP works over an SSH session.
"scp -p <port> <user>@<host>:/path/to/filename.txt path/to/local/directory"
where <port> is 22

 

Last edited: Jan 11, 2020

Funny thing even I think a bit like

(maybe because on Mac I use little snitch and on PC my whole stuff is legal)

But on the other hand "let the children play", trying something like this, why not. Maybe It can help someone.

 

means not they not log something...or little this and that...i think tone2 isnt the only one....other do it less and better i think..
but some entry or over doing but i prefer to have a all runnin nice for ever...
so eg i put in ableton...
or as safety when you can click easy by error on button in warez plug and connection to dev site is build up..

 

Last edited: Jan 11, 2020

del

 

And what's the difference if the plugins are legit? Would you then block the homepages too?

The only way to be absolutey on the safe side is not to connect your production computer to the net.

 

this thread ...

 

Ok let me elaborate,
the hosts file only block ip address tied to a hostname so 127.0.0.1 = www.somesite.org.
So the opening post drove in the wrong direction right away.

A large host file can also potentially cause major slowdowns
on browsing websites with windows. (7 at least)
Which can be fixed, if you want to get into flushing your DNS cache and all.

add to that the major annoyance you'll go thru,
when a developer's website magically seems to be down al the time.

It's kinda funny how this fits in the digital hoarding addiction.
However, I realize now the TS requested not to discuss this.
so I won't go further into this and someone should make a separate topic.
and to not further the damage here a clean Hostfile, which can be useful as well heh:

Code:

# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
#      102.54.94.97     rhino.acme.com          # source server
#       38.25.63.10     x.acme.com              # x client host

# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
#    127.0.0.1       localhost
#    ::1             localhost

Don't forget that you are publicly admit too "test-driving" the links you offer.

Ps. should I Upload mine to a file host to make some revenue?

 

my hosts is byond huge....not slower at all from that....just sayin..

 

If someone publishes a HOSTS file isn't a proof he/she is using k'd software.
Some (e.g. 50) entries in the HOSTS file doesn't slow Windows down at all.

If there is really a speed or other problem with a huge HOSTS file, there is an extreme easy way to circumvent that: Define two HOSTS files (HOSTS.open and HOSTS.closed and rename them with a .BAT file (batch) as you need.

 

I asked teh WFC Author, he told me that an application executed without admin rights can't change firewall rules or other Windows Firewall setting. That in conjunction with secure rune seams to be quite good.

 

or by using dns servers , it seems...

i have over 1000 entry maybe...win7
and in fact it makes me faster cause i never connect to shit like otto normal surfer does connect to shit sites a shitload full per hour
EDIT shitlikeshitsiteshitload

 

Last edited: Jan 15, 2020

here in thread also 1 hosts hided extracted from az comments which makes ddmf work..
i think nfo states just 1 hosts....az ppl use 2

 

Is it possible to pin this thread and update it?

As someone who does not like to use firewalls and such programs, we can use this thread for anyone who uses Wz, and like to be protected.

Thank you.

 

Good idea, done.

 

Mine (attached) is big. Change zip to rar. Zip is like snot on your fingernail - you can't get rid of it and it spies. I have my own DNS servers, so it doesn't slow anything down at all.

 

This link is dead but you can find it here no :
https://github.com/Wohlstand/Destroy-Windows-10-Spying/releases/

 

This is the hosts file I have, please note that:

• I never use 127.0.0.1 on windows as this floods the local adapter
• I never add IP addresses in the host file, this does not work
• I never use wildcards, they don't work either
• I often use more than one host per line

Code:

# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
#    0.0.0.0       localhost
#    ::1             localhost

# Adobe
0.0.0.0 lmlicenses.wip4.adobe.com
0.0.0.0 lm.licenses.adobe.com
0.0.0.0 na1r.services.adobe.com
0.0.0.0 hlrcv.stage.adobe.com
0.0.0.0 practivate.adobe.com
0.0.0.0 activate.adobe.com

# Amazon AWS
0.0.0.0 server-143-204-170-18.lhr50.r.cloudfront.net

# AudioRealism
0.0.0.0 audiorealism.se

# d16
0.0.0.0 userarea.d16.pl

# Net limiter
0.0.0.0 www.netlimiter.com netlimiter.com


# Presonus
0.0.0.0 registration.presonus.com updates.presonus.com

# Refx
0.0.0.0 web.refx.com
0.0.0.0 ec2-52-70-136-170.compute-1.amazonaws.com ec2-54-70-136-156.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com ec2-52-42-114-201.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com

# Roland
0.0.0.0 crs.rvslabs.io ids.rvslabs.io

# sonible
0.0.0.0 license01.sonible.com license02.sonible.com

# Sound Radix
0.0.0.0 www.soundradix.com

# Tone2
0.0.0.0 tone2.com tone2.net tone2.co.uk www.tone2.com www.tone2.net www.tone2.co.uk

# U-he
0.0.0.0  www.u-he.com www.u-he.de

# Waves
0.0.0.0 register.waves.com

 

i dont use all this shit but good to have complete collection
the voxengo one is bit of overkill
few dupes also in there but whatever

Code:

127.0.0.1 activation.acronis.com web-api-tih.acronis.com
127.0.0.1 activation.acronis.com web-api-tih.acronis.com
74.86.5.247    apowersoft.com
127.0.0.1    74.86.5.247
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.com localhost
127.0.0.1 Tone2.com localhost
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.net localhost
127.0.0.1 Tone2.net localhost
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.co.uk localhost
127.0.0.1 Tone2.co.uk localhost
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.com
127.0.0.1 Tone2.com
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.net
127.0.0.1 Tone2.net
127.0.0.1 www.Tone2.co.uk
127.0.0.1 Tone2.co.uk
127.0.0.1 ddmf.eu
127.0.0.1 64.13.192.110
127.0.0.1 www.overloud.com
127.0.0.1   www.synapse-audio.com    localhost
127.0.0.1   www.synapse-audio.com
127.0.0.1   venomode.com

127.0.0.1  register.waves.com
127.0.0.1                   www.meldaproduction.com
127.0.0.1                   www.overloud.com
127.0.0.1    www.u-he.com
127.0.0.1    www.u-he.de
127.0.0.1 www.ableton.de localhost
127.0.0.1 www.ableton.com localhost
127.0.0.1 www.ableton.de
127.0.0.1 www.ableton.com
127.0.0.1                   auth.cycling74.com
127.0.0.1                   auth64.cycling74.com
127.0.0.1                   license01.sonible.com
127.0.0.1                   license02.sonible.com
127.0.0.1   dotec-audio.com
127.0.0.1                   dotec-audio.sakura.ne.jp
127.0.0.1   www.bitwig.com  localhost
127.0.0.1   www.bitwig.com
127.0.0.1   www.abyssmedia.com localhost
127.0.0.1   www.abyssmedia.com
127.0.0.1   www.izotope.com
127.0.0.1   www.slatedigital.com
127.0.0.1   www.plugin-alliance.com/
127.0.0.1   www.lindellaudio.se/
127.0.0.1   www.lindellplugins.com/
127.0.0.1   www.bozdigitallabs.com
127.0.0.1   www.slyfidigital.com/
127.0.0.1   www.audiorealism.se
127.0.0.1   www.native-intruments.com
127.0.0.1   www.native-intruments.de
127.0.0.1   www.native-instruments.com/de/
127.0.0.1   www.waves.com
127.0.0.1   www.khaelis.com
127.0.0.1   www.sugar-bytes.de
127.0.0.1   www.raxco.com
127.0.0.1   www.virsyn.de
127.0.0.1   www.virsyn.com

127.0.0.1   www.pluginboutique.com
127.0.0.1   www.syntorial.com
127.0.0.1   www.bozdigitallabs.com
127.0.0.1   www.voxengo.com
127.0.0.1   www.output.com
127.0.0.1   www.tal-software.com
127.0.0.1   www.cableguys.com
127.0.0.1   www.whois.arin.net/rest/poc/ABUSE2916-ARIN
127.0.0.1   www.cloudflare.com
127.0.0.1   www.cloudflare.com/abuse


127.0.0.1 CloudGhost.net
127.0.0.1 goaudio.cc
127.0.0.1 www.r2rdownload.com
127.0.0.1 www.r2rdownload.net
127.0.0.1 www.elephantafiles.com
127.0.0.1 www.tokyodawn.net
127.0.0.1 store.tokyodawn.net


127.0.0.1                   soniccharge.com
127.0.0.1 www.slimware.com
127.0.0.1 userarea.d16.pl
127.0.0.1 api.beatskillz.com
127.0.0.1 beatskillz-prod.us-west-1.elasticbeanstalk.com
127.0.0.1 stagecraft-prod.us-west-1.elasticbeanstalk.com
127.0.0.1 support.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 support.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 217.160.0.45
127.0.0.1 www.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 217.160.0.171
127.0.0.1 www.support.vengeance-sound.com

127.0.0.1 www.easeus.com
127.0.0.1 activation.easeus.com
127.0.0.1 track.easeus.com
127.0.0.1 support.vengeance-sound.com
0.0.0.0 virtual.gudaaudio.com
0.0.0.0 gudaaudio.com

127.0.0.1 registration.presonus.com
127.0.0.1 updates.presonus.com
127.0.0.1 api.presonus.com
127.0.0.1 52.233.155.168
127.0.0.1 mixedinkey.com
127.0.0.1 keystone.mwbsys.com
127.0.0.1 dash.bitwig.com
127.0.0.1 packs.bitwig.com
127.0.0.1 services.bitwig.com
127.0.0.1 ddmf.eu
127.0.0.1 virtualaudiostream.com
127.0.0.1 64.13.192.110
127.0.0.1 *.nuedge.net
127.0.0.1 www.overloud.com
127.0.0.1 support.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 217.160.0.45
127.0.0.1 www.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 217.160.0.171
127.0.0.1 www.support.vengeance-sound.com
127.0.0.1 www.swamengine.com
127.0.0.1 https://swamengine.com
127.0.0.1 swamengine.com
127.0.0.1 newsonicarts.com
0.0.0.0 www.meldaproduction.com
0.0.0.0 activation.sonarworks.com
0.0.0.0 updates.sonarworks.com
0.0.0.0 analytics.sonarworks.com
127.0.0.1 www.virtualguitarist.com
0.0.0.0 auth.motu.com
0.0.0.0 dash.bitwig.com
0.0.0.0 packs.bitwig.com
0.0.0.0 services.bitwig.com
0.0.0.0 ddmf.eu
0.0.0.0 virtualaudiostream.com
127.0.0.1 web.refx.com
127.0.0.1 ec2-52-70-136-170.compute-1.amazonaws.com
127.0.0.1 ec2-54-70-136-156.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com
127.0.0.1 ec2-52-42-114-201.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com

+ Dan Pollock’s hosts file

 

@Howard Carpendale you have some duplications in your hosts file, and there is no need to add localhost to any lines.

Edit: it is advisable to use 0.0.0.0 instead of 127.0.0.1