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I've been using Kerio PFW for years and have developed a sizable set
of rules in my persfw.conf file.
Now I can't save changes, not even deletions.
I suspect the persfw.conf file might have become corrupted at some
point in the past. I tried using a two-month old backup of the
persfw.conf file, but same problem.
The persfw.conf file is encrypted, so I can't use it for guidance in
building a new file.
I tried using a tip posted some time ago (by Servus - B.) about
removing encryption from the file by adding the following to the
registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Kerio\Personal Firewall]
"EncrDisabled"=hex:01
But this doesn't seem to do anything with Kerio PFW 2.1.5.
I've tried deleting the file while PFW is running; when I close down
the program it recreates the persfw.conf file, but the newly created
one seems to have the same problems.
I've uninstalled the program, cleaned the registry, and reinstalled.
Same problem when I try using one of my old persfw.conf files. Of
course I've checked that nothing has been protected by a Read-Only,
Hidden, or System attribute.
I'm running out of ideas. Any suggestions? Has anyone else encountered
this weird, frustrating problem?
If I have to start rebuilding all my firewall rules, I might as well
consider changing to another program. Anyone care to make a
recommendation?
I'm running W98SE with DSL and have BlackICE running as a second
firewall.
I've found that BlackICE and KerioPFW do different things, are
compatible with one another, and perhaps offer me a little greater
protection than running either one alone. That is, my configuration
mistakes in one program (or program limitations) may be compensated
for by the other. No noticeable performance problems, even on an old,
slow machine.
Thanks!
Survivor @ Ground.Zero
I've been using Kerio PFW for years and have developed a sizable set
of rules in my persfw.conf file.
Now I can't save changes, not even deletions.
I suspect the persfw.conf file might have become corrupted at some
point in the past. I tried using a two-month old backup of the
persfw.conf file, but same problem.
The persfw.conf file is encrypted, so I can't use it for guidance in
building a new file.
I tried using a tip posted some time ago (by Servus - B.) about
removing encryption from the file by adding the following to the
registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Kerio\Personal Firewall]
"EncrDisabled"=hex:01
But this doesn't seem to do anything with Kerio PFW 2.1.5.
I've tried deleting the file while PFW is running; when I close down
the program it recreates the persfw.conf file, but the newly created
one seems to have the same problems.
I've uninstalled the program, cleaned the registry, and reinstalled.
Same problem when I try using one of my old persfw.conf files. Of
course I've checked that nothing has been protected by a Read-Only,
Hidden, or System attribute.
I'm running out of ideas. Any suggestions? Has anyone else encountered
this weird, frustrating problem?
If I have to start rebuilding all my firewall rules, I might as well
consider changing to another program. Anyone care to make a
recommendation?
I'm running W98SE with DSL and have BlackICE running as a second
firewall.
I've found that BlackICE and KerioPFW do different things, are
compatible with one another, and perhaps offer me a little greater
protection than running either one alone. That is, my configuration
mistakes in one program (or program limitations) may be compensated
for by the other. No noticeable performance problems, even on an old,
slow machine.
Thanks!
Survivor @ Ground.Zero