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Personal Firewall Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I evaluate Personal Firewall before I purchase it?
A.

Yes, you are able to evaluate Personal Firewall, FREE for 30 days. You will need to purchase a registration key in order to continue using the software after the evaluation period has expired.

 

Q. What are the System Requirements for Personal Firewall?
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Personal Firewall is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Windows 98 / 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. 8MB RAM is required, as well as 5MB of free hard drive space. By meeting these system requirements Personal Firewall will perform at its best on your computer.

 

Q. How can I tell what version of Personal Firewall I am running?
A.

Personal Firewall version information is displayed under Help / About Personal Firewall.

 

Q. My browser has changed its Security Settings in the Internet Options. Why did it do this?
A.

Due to Personal Firewall detecting possible problems from the settings in Internet Explorer, Personal Firewall has configured Internet Explorer to a medium setting. To stop this from happening, open Personal Firewall, go to File / Settings / Validate tab, and remove the checks from the Browser Settings option here.

 

Q. When I select ‘High Security’, I am unable to do anything on the Internet. Why?
A.

Choosing ‘High Security’ (red light) completely locks the computer down. No traffic is allowed to pass from the computer or into the computer. A medium firewall setting (yellow light) is the best defense for users who wish to access the Internet.

 

Q. After I installed Personal Firewall my FTP Client does not work. How do I make it work with Personal Firewall?
A.

Personal Firewall will not allow FTP traffic under its Internet/High setting. It is suggested that the user change this setting to Medium during the FTP session and then back to High when finished.

 

Q. How does the free evaluation version of Personal Firewall differ from the fully registered version?
A.

The evaluation version of Personal Firewall is a fully functional version of the software. The only difference is that the evaluation version will stop working after 30 days. You will need to purchase a registration key in order to continue using the software after the evaluation period has expired.

 

Q. I have just registered Personal Firewall (purchased a license for), yet the software still tells me that I am using the evaluation version.
A.

In order to convert Personal Firewall to a fully registered version, you will need to enter your registration key into the software interface. You can enter the registration key by selecting Help / Register Personal Firewall. Simply enter your registration key and click OK. You will be presented with a message box that determines that your registration key was successfully entered.

 

Q. Can you send me Personal Firewall on a CD?
A.

Personal Firewall is only available via electronic download; we do not offer it in a CD or Box format. Download a FREE 30-day evaluation copy of Personal Firewall here.

 

Q. I have multiple computers in my network. Can I purchase one Personal Firewall license to use on all computers?
A.

Personal Firewall is available on a single or multi-user license basis. Single user licenses require registration of each copy. Multi-user licenses are delivered with one license key valid for all users. Click here to view the Personal Firewall Pricing Schedule. You can purchase the exact number of licenses to fit your needs.

 

Q. How can I configure Personal Firewall to not show itself when I restart my computer; that is, have it already running?
A.

Open the Personal Firewall interface and remove the check from the Display this window: At startup box. This will allow Personal Firewall to be displayed in the system tray and not show the interface when the computer is restarted.

 

Q. What is the difference between an HTML log and a regular log?
A.

The difference is that a regular log constantly updates itself. A HTML log is generated at a specific time and only shows data up to that time. You need to re-generate the HTML log to update it.

 

Q. How do I turn off the Application Detection?
A.

You will need to open Personal Firewall and then click on the Settings button at the top. Then under the general tab here, remove the Upon Application Detection check box.