Solved Tools to use firewall easier

Sheikh · Sep 16, 2025

Hi...
Is there any tool that allows a user to select a folder and automatically add all executable files within that folder—and its subfolders—to the Windows Firewall inbound and outbound block lists, without installing third-party software that runs at startup? For example, could this be done with a simple script?

antspants · Sep 16, 2025

Hi mate.

There is an add-on you can use to open up Defender so you have a little more control. I have seen members mention it. I don’t know if it will do what you want though.

They have a Free & a Pro version.

DefenderUI - Unlocks the full power of Windows Defender with an intuitive, streamlined interface.

www.cyberlock.global

monkeylove · Sep 16, 2025

Firewall App Blocker from Sordum.

Sheikh · Sep 16, 2025

It's important for me that the tool has no startup or background processes. The only option that is important for me, is to select all exe files in a folder and add them to firewall block list automatically. "Nothing else matters".

Sheikh · Sep 16, 2025

monkeylove said:
Firewall App Blocker from Sordum.

That's it !
thanks.

garlin · Sep 16, 2025

Sheikh said:
Is there any tool that allows a user to select a folder and automatically add all executable files within that folder—and its subfolders—to the Windows Firewall inbound and outbound block lists

The Law of Unintended Consequences says you've just opened many security holes. You never blanket add all executable files to a security rule, that defeats the point of security. By subverting a rarely-used side tool in your software app's folder, someone can bypass the firewall.

If you're not paying attention, then it's not security.

Sheikh · Sep 17, 2025

garlin said:
The Law of Unintended Consequences says you've just opened many security holes. You never blanket add all executable files to a security rule, that defeats the point of security. By subverting a rarely-used side tool in your software app's folder, someone can bypass the firewall.

If you're not paying attention, then it's not security.

I want to block all connections to Adobe servers. When Adobe detects that I'm in Iran, it blocks me! So, I need to prevent all Adobe products from connecting to the internet. It's hard to select all .exe files in Adobe folder and block them ...

garlin · Sep 17, 2025

You're better off running Wireshark or another network monitoring tool, while starting Adobe. After you find out what Adobe server or CDN network they're hitting, it's possible to block it on the firewall.

But you're violating the EULA because Adobe is an US company which follows the export rules.

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