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v2.1.18

Ironclad/rivetv2.1.18May 4, 2026by stenya

AI Summary

This update focuses on stability for the Windows kernel driver, adding fixes for packet injection and BSODs, while also introducing IVPN compatibility and various UI/process improvements.

Key Highlights

  • Critical Windows Kernel Driver fixes for packet injection and BSODs
  • Added compatibility with IVPN client v3.15.6
  • UI process now restarts automatically after updates
  • Fixed persistent notification settings

New Features

  • Ability to disable 'Speed Up Website Loading' message
  • UI process auto-restart after updates

Full Release Notes

## What’s Changed
### Windows (Kernel Driver)
* Packet injection fixes - by @vlabo in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2122
* Fixed BSODs and block verdict bypass in WFP callouts - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2136
* Added owner PID tracking and downstream filter bypass for the Portmaster process - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2137

### Other Changes
* Added compatibility with the [IVPN client](https://www.ivpn.net/) v3.15.6 - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2135
* Added the ability to disable the “Speed Up Website Loading” message - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2061
* UI process now restarts automatically after updates - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2155
* Fixed an issue where "Core → Desktop Notifications" were not saved persistently between sessions - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2020
* Fixed issues in automatic update functionality


**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/safing/portmaster/compare/v2.1.7...v2.1.18