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Changes from v2008 (6.0.2295.253.0490) to v2009 (6.5.2355.316.0597)
- The following improvements are introduced:
- Security:
- Blockpost plug-in functionality (ability to restrict traffic from specified IPs)
- New SmartScan2 technology (storage of status cache files information in a single file, considerable performance improvement)
- Keyloggers' control by Host Protection for x86 systems
- Detecting files with NTFS-encrypted content and/or with the System: Deny Full Control privilege
- The ability to scan remote folders is added
- Ease of use:
- New customizable process tree in Network Activity/Process Activity logs
- Log Viewer improvements (table form, filtering, etc.)
- Main window improvements (protection status, switching between Simple/Expert views)
- Improved settings (redesigned Anti-Leak and Web Control settings dialogs, integrated Application Rules dialog)
- Improved Online Activity logging
- Ability to disable logging completely
- Alerts on rules creation in the Auto-Learn mode
- The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
- Error during installation (code 14001)
- Error during update (code 101)
- Network connections were blocked after installation on the computer with Avast installed
- If installing over a previous version, password from the previous configuration was not accepted
- Issues with blocking GZIP
- Update period was expired with the valid key/in trial mode
- User interface settings inconsistency in compatibility mode
- Entertainment mode settings were not preserved
- Blocked traffic while working with virtual machines
- Issues while detecting malware in a hosts file (file was deleted, possible crash)
- Applications located on removable disks sometimes inherited network access rules from other applications
- EVE Monitor data were blocked
- Outpost prevented system restore point creation under Windows Vista
- Several most commonly reported crashes
- More minor issues
Changes from v2008 (6.0.2293.253.0490) to v2008 (6.0.2295.253.0490)
Changes from v2008 (6.0.2160.205.402.266) to v2008 (6.0.2162.205.402.266)
- Outpost Firewall Pro could freeze on Windows Vista with third-party antivirus software installed (KIS, NOD32, AVAST)
- Access to encrypted drives could be denied
- Empty Network Activity log
- Several possible crashes
Changes from v4.0 (1025.700.303) to v2008 (6.0.2160.205.402.266)
- Improved Host Protection. Unauthorized drivers are blocked from loading and malicious code is prevented from gaining full access to the system, and there is a new focus on consistency and reliability of protection against unknown malware that attempts to circumvent existing security.
- Restricted access to potentially infective websites. The new web control module optionally blocks access to potentially malicious web sites, safeguarding users' systems against inappropriate personal data disclosure and drive-by downloads. The filtering is reputation-based and works in the background, regardless of whether the anti-malware module is active. The list of restricted sites can be manually edited; it is updated via the regular automatic updates.
- Extended monitoring of critical system objects. For more advanced users, this feature allows the definition and management of permissible actions to further control vulnerable system objects and inappropriate program behavior.
- Full Vista and 64-bit platform support. The totally redesigned Outpost architecture means that the product is now compatible with Windows 2000 onwards, including Vista and all 64-bit Windows versions.
- IPv6 support. The new network connection protocol extensively used in Windows Vista, IPv6, is fully recognized, filtered and its data protected. The protocol is the evolution of its predecessor, IPv4, and provides a number of scalability, automation and security improvements.
- Full support for Fast User Switching and low-privilege user accounts. Outpost is now compatible with multi-user Windows environments and works seamlessly with Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop connections. Under Vista, the product fully supports User Account Control security mechanisms.
- Granular web control. Ad blocking and protection against infective websites has been extended to ensure compatibility with even the most complex and sophisticated websites and provide even higher levels of online safety.
- Improved appearance and accessibility. The streamlined interface with Vista-style design lets users review options and access key program features much more quickly.
- Auto-learning mode. When Outpost is first started, it runs in a special "learning mode" where all alert notifications are suppressed. During this time, the program is silently learning the user's typical program activity and firewall-monitored connections. After the learning period is over, the product reverts to normal mode, but will prompt for a response only when new activity is seem, dramatically reducing the number of alerts requiring a user response.
- Improved visibility into on-demand spyware scanning. The scanner displays detailed information about the current scanning and malware removal process, letting users see in real time the types of malware found and eradicated.
- Outstanding performance and very low resource consumption. Gives users more flexibility in setting when future scans will be scheduled, as well as defining more scanning parameters, such as checking critical system areas whenever malware definitions have been updated.
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Changes from v4.0 (1024.700.292) to v4.0 (1025.700.303)
- More strict rules for DNS activity
- Automatic rules creation issue (active rules were disabled)
- Freezes on x64 platform
Changes from v4.0 (1007.7323.591) to v4.0 (1024.700.292)
- Error occurred on uninstalling Debug plugin if Outpost Firewall was running installing third-party applications
- Outpost Firewall blocked third-party applications setup programs
- Outpost Firewall now detects attempts to install over the later version
- Outpost Firewall could freeze on starting
- Outpost Firewall could freeze on detecting critical system object change
- Recurring critical system object change could not be detected
- Outpost Firewall could crash if working concurrently with "World of Warcraft"
Changes from v4.0 (971.584.079) to v4.0 (1005.590.123)
- Fake Protection Revealer leaktest interception
- SpyCar tests interception
- Allow Once action in real-time spyware protection learn dialog
- Real-time spyware protection learn dialog improved for critical objects changes detection
- Addition of Expandable String Value and similar variables to the
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key is now controlled
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