Windows 10 Firewall Control for XP (formerly XP Firewall Control)7.5.100.200

Windows 10 Firewall Control for XP offers users the possibility to quickly allow or deny access to applications that send and receive information over the network, acting like a completely configurable firewall.

Manage applications that go online

The interface is represented by a standard window divided into three panels for managing programs and settings, and for analyzing statistics.You can add a new program to the list by pointing out its file path and quickly applying some options, such as permitting only incoming or outgoing activities.Furthermore, you can disable the "Blocked Notifications" balloon that pops up in the bottom right corner of the screen every time a new event is triggered.

Several customization options

The programs list shows the name and zone type for each item (incoming only, outgoing only, enable all, disable all). You can edit properties, remove apps from the queue, as well as refresh information and filter programs by name.Additional options allow you to disable or alter the program detection sounds, assign a password to Windows 8 Firewall Control for XP, and enable low HDD activity (to disable Run/Ext/RouterSync and AllowOnce). Statistics highlight the application with the busiest activity.

Using little of your system's resources

The utility is very light on the system resources, running on minimal CPU and RAM. It has an excellent reaction speed and works well, without causing the OS to hang, crash or pop up error dialogs. All in all, Windows 8 Firewall Control for XP enhances a firewall's abilities, by providing users with flexible tools for configuring its settings.Make sure to check out Windows 10 Firewall Control Free Edition for support on newer operating systems, as well as the Plus and Server editions for extra features.

In conclusion

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Windows 10 Firewall Control for XP is a neat application to use in order to get enhanced protection on the specified operating system. With the amount of threats over the Internet it's only a good idea to give this one a try.