v2.1.18

n0-computer/irohv2.1.18May 4, 2026by stenya

AI Summary

Focuses on critical kernel driver stability fixes, including packet injection corrections and prevention of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, alongside UI improvements and IVPN compatibility.

Key Highlights

Fixed packet injection and BSODs in WFP callouts
Added owner PID tracking and downstream filter bypass for the Portmaster process
Added compatibility with IVPN client v3.15.6
UI process now restarts automatically after updates

New Features

IVPN client compatibility
Ability to disable the 'Speed Up Website Loading' message
Automatic UI restart after updates
Persistent Desktop Notifications

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