PeerBlock Portable 1.1 r518 has been released. PeerBlock is an IP firewall with support for blacklists and whitelists. It can be used to block advertising, spyware, activity monitoring and more. Both legacy and modern versions of PeerBlock in 32-bit and 64-bit variants are included and automatically switched between in PeerBlock Portable, so it will work on all your PCs. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.
Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.
Features
From the publisher: PeerBlock lets you control who your computer "talks to" on the Internet. By selecting appropriate lists of "known bad" computers, you can block communication with advertising or spyware oriented servers, computers monitoring your p2p activities, computers which have been "hacked", even entire countries! They can't get in to your computer, and your computer won't try to send them anything either. And best of all, it's free!
PeerBlock Portable includes the 32-bit and 64-bit variants of both the legacy and modern versions of PeerBlock, automatically selecting the appropriate one, for full support on every PC you use.
PortableApps.com Installer / PortableApps.com Format
PeerBlock Portable is packaged in a PortableApps.com Installer so it will automatically detect an existing PortableApps.com installation when your drive is plugged in. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. And it's in PortableApps.com Format, so it automatically works with the PortableApps.com Platform including the Menu and Backup Utility.
Download
PeerBlock Portable is available for immediate download from the PeerBlock Portable homepage. Get it today!
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Comments
Is this like a portable
Is this like a portable Firewall?
Peerblock is an IP blocker, a special type of firewall
Peerblock is an IP blocker meant to block ads, trackers, and protect privacy. It runs using lists of IPs, some of which are built in options and many others which can be downloaded at Peerblock lists at I-BlockList. Run Peerblock, load the lists you want, and start Interneting. Warning: many of these lists will produce "false blocks" but the Peerblock icon blinks every time it blocks so you know it's Peerblock and can create a temp or permanent allow if you actually want that IP to come through. Also, I've had network admins express a strong dislike for IP blockers since in the hands of a novice it can create lots of support tickets. But once you know how to use it (which lists, adding exceptions) and have the right expectation that Peerblock must be part of a multi-layered security approach, it's great!
Nice one...
Thanks for the detailed description
Thanks for Peerblock!
This is great - no more maintaining 3 versions of Peerblock and copying conf files and lists between folders. This portable version runs on XP, Win7-32, and Win7-64 - all with the same config and lists! Thanks again, this is really helpful.
The Goal
That's the goal
It required a bit of custom coding to ensure it worked properly, but we thought this would be much easier for our users. It even works on Windows 2000.
PeerBlock Portable
Doesn't fire up for me, dependencies? Anyone else have problems?
Bug Report
Please post a bug in the Other Apps support forum including your operating system (and service pack), install path, etc.
Blocklist?
Does this go out and retrieve it's own blocklist, or do I need a separate app for that?
Retreives
It has the ability to retrieve and keep updated an ads blocklist, a P2P monitoring blocklist, a spyware blocklist, and an educational blocklist. You can also import and create your own blacklists/whitelists.
Excellent
Great that you made it portable. I've been using it for years, it's really helpful, especially in France with the Hadopi