PC Tools Firewall Plus

PC Tools Firewall Plus 7.0 is a software program developed by PC Tools Software that provides firewall protection for Windows operating systems. This program creates a startup registration point in Windows to ensure it automatically starts when the user boots their PC. Additionally, it adds a Windows Service designed to run continuously in the background. Stopping the service manually may cause the program to malfunction. The software also includes a background controller service set to automatically run, with the option to delay its start through the service manager. The primary executable, firewallgui.exe, is the main interface for the program. The setup package typically installs approximately 26 files, totaling about 27.09 MB (28,408,845 bytes) in size. One key feature of PC Tools Firewall Plus is the installed file Update.exe, which serves as the auto-update component of the program. This component is designed to check for software updates and automatically apply them when new versions are discovered. The software is most commonly used on Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP operating systems. While a majority of users are based in the United States, PC Tools Firewall Plus also has a strong user base in France and Germany.