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Read guide →1. Introduction Windows 10 Firewall Control Plus (W10FC Plus) is a lightweight, powerful tool that extends the functionality of the native Windows Firewall. Unlike the standard Windows interface, it provides per-application network monitoring , real-time notifications , and granular outbound/inbound rules .
| Tab | Function | |-----|----------| | | Lists all apps with firewall rules (or pending connections). This is your main control center. | | Connections | Real-time view of active TCP/UDP connections and listening ports. | | System | Manage global Windows Firewall settings, profiles, and advanced security policies. | | Logs | View blocked/allowed connection attempts with timestamps. |
| Option | Recommended Setting | |--------|----------------------| | | Enabled (to catch unknown outbound requests) | | Automatic start with Windows | Disable (portable = no startup impact) | | Store settings in INI file | Enable – keeps config in portable folder, not registry | | Password protection | Optional (if sharing USB drive) | | Block mode | Normal (Block+Allow rules) or Whitelist (block all except explicitly allowed apps) | 6. Emergency Modes & Maintenance 6.1 Block All (Kill Switch) Click the 🚫 Block All toolbar button → all network traffic (except localhost) stops immediately. Useful if you suspect malware is phoning home.
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1. Introduction Windows 10 Firewall Control Plus (W10FC Plus) is a lightweight, powerful tool that extends the functionality of the native Windows Firewall. Unlike the standard Windows interface, it provides per-application network monitoring , real-time notifications , and granular outbound/inbound rules .
| Tab | Function | |-----|----------| | | Lists all apps with firewall rules (or pending connections). This is your main control center. | | Connections | Real-time view of active TCP/UDP connections and listening ports. | | System | Manage global Windows Firewall settings, profiles, and advanced security policies. | | Logs | View blocked/allowed connection attempts with timestamps. | windows 10 firewall control plus 8.4.0.60 portable
| Option | Recommended Setting | |--------|----------------------| | | Enabled (to catch unknown outbound requests) | | Automatic start with Windows | Disable (portable = no startup impact) | | Store settings in INI file | Enable – keeps config in portable folder, not registry | | Password protection | Optional (if sharing USB drive) | | Block mode | Normal (Block+Allow rules) or Whitelist (block all except explicitly allowed apps) | 6. Emergency Modes & Maintenance 6.1 Block All (Kill Switch) Click the 🚫 Block All toolbar button → all network traffic (except localhost) stops immediately. Useful if you suspect malware is phoning home. | Tab | Function | |-----|----------| | |
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