Enables/disables automatics checks for new versions. We recommend to enable this option to provide maximal security (new versions include updates of intrusion database, bugs are removals, etc.).

For detailed information on automatic checks and installation of new versions refer to chapter 2.3. Update Checks.

Use this button to check for new version of Kerio Personal Firewall immediately. If a new version is found at the update server, download and installation will be offered (for details see chapter 2.3. Update Checks). If not, user will be informed that no new version is available (the latest version is already installed at the computer).

Figure 6.11. Check for new version — New version is not available

Enable this option to perform checks for released beta versions along with checks for new full versions. Beta versions are program versions the are just being developed and tested. Therefore, their smooth functionality is not guaranteed and bugs may occur.

Use the Check for beta release option if you intend to participate in product testing for details refer to http://www.kerio.com/, Beta Sections). If you are not interested in the participation and you want to use a functioning version, disable this option.

Use this option to enable generation of debugging information which could be used after a possible Kerio Personal Firewall crash . If the Personal Firewall Engine or the Personal Firewall GUI crashes and this option is available, a file including memory data will be created and the Assist utility which enables to send crash information (compressed memory information and selected logs) to Kerio Technologies (for analysis) will be launched automatically.

In case of an operating system failure, the Kerio Personal Firewall can send a memory crashdump to the Kerio Technologies' technical support department for detailed analysis. One minute after the Personal Firewall Engine service is started, the disc is checked for a new crashdump. If it is detected, the Assist tool is started that analyzes it and decides whether it has anything in common with Kerio Personal Firewall. If so, user can confirm its sending to Kerio Technologies where it would be analyzed..

Crash dump is sent in a compressed format. Content of the following system registry path will be also packed to this file:

Note:

Any received information will be used only for Kerio Personal Firewall debugging. It will not be used for another purpose nor it will be passed on to other parties

This section provides functions for Kerio Personal Firewall back-up, its recovery and Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.x configuration backup restoration.

Use the Import button to open the file. Kerio Personal Firewall can open and download configuration file in the following formats:

Click on the Export button to save the file. This way you can back-up the unencrypted configuration file for later use or for its use on another computer.

Note: Encrypted configuration files cannot be imported.

Set password which will be used to access the Kerio Personal Firewall configuration. If the configuration is password protected, it can be only viewed. Users are allowed to change configuration after a successful password authentication. For detailed information refer to chapter 6.1. Configuration Dialog.

Users can log out using the Logout button — password will be required before further changes. It is also possible to log out through the context menu which can be found in the Systray (see chapter 4.2. Icon on the Systray)

Click on the Set password... button to open a dialog where password can be edited.

Figure 6.12. Enable password protection

Insert your current password into the Old password entry (only authorized users are allowed to edit password). This entry is inactive if not defined yet (after the Kerio Personal Firewall is installed, when the configuration is removed, etc.). Use the New password entry to specify a new password and conform it using the Retype password entry.

Note: Remote administration of the Kerio Personal Firewall is available only to users authenticated through the password. If the Enable password protection option is disabled, remote administration cannot be enabled (the following option is not available).

Use this option to enable an internal firewall rule which allows connection to the Kerio Personal Firewall administration from a remote station (see chapter 9.1. Internal Network Traffic Rules). Remote administration is disabled by default.

For detailed information on remote administration refer to chapter 6.2. Remote Administration.

Select preferred language for the Kerio Personal Firewall user interface. Click on the OK or the Apply button to restart the interface. Next time the configuration dialog or the context menu is opened, this language will be used.

Language versions (localizations) are available in the trans subdirectory in the directory where the Kerio Personal Firewall is installed. The Personal Firewall Engine detects which language versions are available and then any language version can be selected from the Preferred language menu.

Preferred language also affects selection of the most relevant help file. If no corresponding help file for the language is found, Kerio Personal Firewall will attempt to open the English help file automatically. If not even the English version is detected, help file will not be opened.

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