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v2.1.18

mantinedev/mantinev2.1.18May 4, 2026by stenya

AI Summary

This release includes critical fixes for the Windows kernel driver to prevent BSODs and block bypasses, alongside UI improvements and IVPN compatibility.

Key Highlights

  • Fixed BSODs and block verdict bypass in WFP callouts.
  • Fixed packet injection for the Windows Kernel Driver.
  • Added compatibility with IVPN client v3.15.6.
  • UI process now restarts automatically after updates.

New Features

  • Ability to disable the 'Speed Up Website Loading' message
  • IVPN client compatibility

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