Mark553
November 12, 2019, 4:54pm
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How do I enable Firewall Logging under WIndows?
I have an application that works if the firewall is off, does not if the firewall is on.
I have the application listed in a rule with all ports.
But my Firewall log is empty so I cant see what is being dropped.
Running Avast Internet Security
19.8.2393 (build 19.8.4793.541)
Thanks
Pondus
November 12, 2019, 5:48pm
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Mark553
November 12, 2019, 7:49pm
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Thanks for the reply.
Not sure if you are pointing me to the comment that there is a bug in this version that will be fixed?
Or pointing me to the geek:area to turn on logging?
If what I am seeing is a bug, I’d still like to know how to turn on Firewall Logging. I didnt see that in the post you pointed me to unless I missed it.
Thanks
Pondus
November 12, 2019, 8:09pm
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I have an application that works if the firewall is off, does not if the firewall is on.
I have the application listed in a rule with all ports.
I am pointing you to my reply about the firewall settings
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=230444.msg1525651#msg1525651
Mark553
November 12, 2019, 9:43pm
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Ok thanks… THere was one setting in geek mode I didnt have set so I set that and see if it helps.
This worked fine for over a year and then stopped and have been disabling the firewall when necessary (not good:)
Still would love to know how to get firewall logs though
Thanks
DavidR
November 12, 2019, 9:48pm
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Not using the Avast Firewall, I don’t know exactly where they might be or how detailed it may be. But taking a wild guess they may be where other logs are located, C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log.
Mark553
November 12, 2019, 9:59pm
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I know where they are
But they are empty
I want to know how to make it actually write to the logfiles.
Even going through their GUI and selecting Blocked Connections it comes up empty
Alikhan
November 12, 2019, 10:40pm
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The logs are not actually empty.
Avast Self Defence will not let you open the log file directly.
You either need to disable self-defence or copy and paste that log file somewhere else such as to the Desktop and then open it.
The path is C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\fwserv assuming the operating system is running on the C: drive.
Edit: Fixed typo.