Peer Guardian 2 and Vista x64

pbmaster · Aug 18, 2009, 04:59 AM

Some of you may use this program, it's a IP blocker. I've followed the instructions for x64 listed here http://phrosty.phoenixlabs.org/pg2-rc1/#vista64 but I still can't get it to work. Any ideas?

Wile E · Aug 18, 2009, 05:02 AM

No offense, but don't bother with it anyway. It uses the block ban approach, so it blocks you from tons of useful IPs. It's a bit like using acid to remove a stain.

Not to mention, if you are torrenting, the agencies that try to track torrents still get your IP and what torrent you are connected to, and can still come after you if they want. So PG2 doesn't really protect you from anything.

A good firewall is all you need to keep people out of your computer.

pbmaster · Aug 18, 2009, 05:05 AM

Ok, well I guess that's somewhat of a relief....lol. What kind of firewall you talkin about? Like what's on a router or something else?

Wile E · Aug 18, 2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pbmaster

Ok, well I guess that's somewhat of a relief....lol. What kind of firewall you talkin about? Like what's on a router or something else?

The one on the router works great for me. But if you want a software solution, I've always had good luck with Comodo when I'm setting up a client that has no hardware based firewall. http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-...y/firewall.php

pbmaster · Aug 18, 2009, 05:20 AM

I'm using the Linksys WRT54G and have these options checked for the firewall:
Block Anonymous Internet Requests
Filter Multicast
Filter IDENT(Port 113)
Anything else I need do?

Wile E · Aug 18, 2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbmaster

I'm using the Linksys WRT54G and have these options checked for the firewall:
Block Anonymous Internet Requests
Filter Multicast
Filter IDENT(Port 113)
Anything else I need do?

Not really, unless you want to block specific outgoing connections as well (provided the router firewall allows that), and any bad websites or IPs you may know.

pbmaster · Aug 18, 2009, 05:32 AM

No, not anything in particular. So as long as those options are set I should be good for most stuff?

Wile E · Aug 18, 2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbmaster

No, not anything in particular. So as long as those options are set I should be good for most stuff?

Yeah, that should keep you OK against random attacks. The rest is just common sense on your end. People that really want in will always find a way tho. lol.

pbmaster · Aug 18, 2009, 05:38 AM

Ha ok. Well thank you for your assistance sir

icclear · Aug 22, 2009, 07:59 AM

Beethink ip blocker (http://www.block-ip.com) works fine with Vista x64, which blocks tons of ip addresses just like peerguardian does.

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pbmaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,985 (0.80/day) Thanks: 131 Thanked 295 Times in 275 Posts System Specs	Ok, well I guess that's somewhat of a relief....lol. What kind of firewall you talkin about? Like what's on a router or something else? __________________ “pbmaster your tongue in your mouth speaks the truth” -von kain

Aug 18, 2009, 05:20 AM	#5
pbmaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,985 (0.80/day) Thanks: 131 Thanked 295 Times in 275 Posts System Specs	I'm using the Linksys WRT54G and have these options checked for the firewall: Block Anonymous Internet Requests Filter Multicast Filter IDENT(Port 113) Anything else I need do? __________________ “pbmaster your tongue in your mouth speaks the truth” -von kain

Aug 18, 2009, 05:32 AM	#7
pbmaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,985 (0.80/day) Thanks: 131 Thanked 295 Times in 275 Posts System Specs	No, not anything in particular. So as long as those options are set I should be good for most stuff? __________________ “pbmaster your tongue in your mouth speaks the truth” -von kain

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pbmaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,985 (0.80/day) Thanks: 131 Thanked 295 Times in 275 Posts System Specs	Ha ok. Well thank you for your assistance sir __________________ “pbmaster your tongue in your mouth speaks the truth” -von kain

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