Try here: Download GlassWire 3.5.821 for Windows | Uptodown.com
The issue seems to be with GlassWire version 3.7.880, which blocks all connections when set to “Ask to Connect.” To fix this:
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If you’re using version 3.7.880, uninstall it and reinstall version 3.5.821, which works fine.
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Disable auto-updates to prevent it from upgrading to the problematic version.
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If you have 3.7.880 installed, try updating it to the latest version after a clean install to see if that resolves the issue.
If it still persists, consider reaching out to GlassWire support for further assistance.
3.8.1033
Clean install, reset windows firewall settings.
Still always asks if I want to allow google updater, dropbox, etc.
I’m so, so tired of this. It’s been going on for years. Please make it stop 
Hi, thank you !
Now I remember that 3.5.821 version didn’t allow for distinguishing between inbound and outbound connections yet. However, for some applications, it is preferable to block incoming connections only.
Version 3.6.859, which I was using just before, allowed for this distinction, but it already forced me to constantly re-authorize apps that had been approved previously (at every update, which can be daily for some). However, it didn’t yet have the drawback of creating multiple entries for the same application in the list.
So there’s no perfect alternative, I guess.
Are there actually any programmers left at GlassWire, or is it just a few community managers replying every now and then to prevent users from starting a class action, all while they keep raking in profits from the last few naive people who still believe there’s something behind GlassWire’s promises?
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I’m not a GlassWire Premium user but unlike other forums It seems to me that here the developers do not participate to the discussion. This could explain the lack of feedback from them regarding questions from users or potential users like me Feature Request: Path-Based Firewall Blocking for Temporary Files just to give an example
I must say that very rarely I’ve seen softwares that need to be downgraded to solve their issues, even if sometimes it may be the only solution but it should be a temporary fix. It’s not very acceptable, however, especially for paid software.
I think that whatever software, both free and even more so for paid, should be thorougly tested before officially release it.
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Hey everyone,
We pushed out a new version yesterday with fixes for a bunch of the issues people have flagged in the forum. No pressure to install it right away if you’re not feeling it, but if you do update and something’s still off, sending your logs over to support would honestly help us out a ton. That kind of detail goes a long way in helping us pin down whatever’s still lingering.
And if you’d rather post here, that works too. Either way, the more specifics you can share, the better.
Thanks for hanging in there with us.
Thanks for the heads up 
Is the About screen supposed to inform of and link to the latest updates?
A direct “Update” button here would be sweet. Now web browser, no manual saving of files. Just auto update.
I’m also tired of unchecking the first 2 options here.
I like a clean Desktop, but these seem like particularly pointless for the type of application that GlassWire is. (Always running and available for the system tray).
If it could recall my previously selected options, then problem solved.
Thanks again 
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Not sure 3.8.1061 is going to be any better in regards to nagging about obviously safe connections.
As soon as the update was installed it asked if I wanted to allow:
- An already running Windows Remote Desktop session
- Spooler SubSystem
- Host Processes for Windows Services
- Device Association Framework Provider Host.
I’m of the opposite opinion. I’m getting very few Ask To Block notifications in general and only have one process blocked in the Protect tab. I’m very pleased that the Log Analysis tab is much more detailed about the activity on my Windows 11 system. The vast problems on the 880 version seem to have been corrected and I can continue using Glasswire as I have for over 10 years. To each their own.
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This is intentional. In the previous, much disliked release, a large number of system processes and application were automatically allowed. Now the user choice has been returned for these. Whilst you may regard these are safe, people may have reason to block them.
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Thanks for the feedback!
Just to clarify on updates, GlassWire does support automatic updates, so in most cases new versions install without any manual steps. If that’s not working as expected on your end, let us know and we’ll dig in.
That said, are you in a situation where you’ve turned auto-updates off and want a way to manually trigger an update from within the app? Just want to make sure we capture it accurately.
On the installer checkboxes for desktop/start menu shortcuts: appreciate you flagging this. Having the installer remember your previous selections is a reasonable ask, especially for a tray-resident app like GlassWire. I’ll share this with the team and add it to our backlog.