Vista - Peer Guardian 2 not working at all

MaxDuo · 03-03-2009

I've looked around on here some and most of what I find is someone eventually getting it to work properly after the instructions on this page:

PeerGuardian 2 RC1 Test

But those are also mostly from 2007, I didn't see anything helpful in 09 on this... Anyway though I installed PG2's RC1 and did what they said where you disable Integrity checks, restarted, and then tried to run it.

But even after uninstalling and repeating this process and trying the XP64 version to no avail, I still get a message when I try to run RC1. It says:

Driver Error

PeerGuardian is unable to load the packet filtering driver. This could happen if PeerGuardian crashed and didn't have a chance to unload the driver, or if the pgfilter.sys can't be found.

class win32_error
StartService
577
Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file........etc.

So.... any help or other programs I should turn to now.......?

**nerdonfire82** · 03-07-2009

It sounds like you're having a common issue with administrative rights. I'm going to quote directly from Phoenixlab's website...

Quote:

Why can’t I run PeerGuardian under my normal user account?
The 2000/XP/2003 version needs to install a driver, something that normal users can’t do. You can set the shortcut to run it as Admin, or use the 98/ME version.

And, as I said, that was taken directly from their website. here is the link:

Phoenix Labs » FAQ

The easiest way to accomplish this, I think, would be to install the program with admin rights. You would need to right-click the installer file, and choose Run as administrator. Then set up PeerGuardian to run automatically when Windows starts.

I hope this helps!

Edit:
I found more, and something more specific for your needs. Here you go:

Quote:

Important note for Vista x64 users

New in Vista x64, Microsoft requires all drivers to have a special code signature, or they won't load. They call this a security feature, but we believe this is basically snake-oil: although code signatures let you verify where the driver came from, it does not protect at all against a malicious driver (such as a virus).
Unfortunately, the certificate to perform this signing costs from $300-$500 USD/year. Until Phoenix Labs is able to afford one, Vista x64 users will need to perform the following steps.

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Right click Command Prompt -> Run as administrator.
Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command.
Reboot the machine
Now the first time you load PeerGuardian you will see a message like the below. If you performed the above steps correctly, it is safe to ignore this. You can make sure by turning on Show Allowed under settings, and making sure an IP scrolls by when you visit a website.

MaxDuo · 03-08-2009

Actually I already stated that I disabled the integrity checks, I actually tried that 2 times. And I tried it again one more time after your post. I still get the same error.

**Flavius** · 03-09-2009

Quote:

Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command.

This command no help for mostly drivers on Vista SP1

1.Make command

bcdedit /set testsigning on

+restart

2.After restart you can now install driver (it is only possibly if driver is already non-credential signed - you have to split non-credential signing and MS signing) and remove watermark - because you'll have on screen title "Test mode" TCP-Z, Best TCP/IP Patch: Remove Watermark, V0.8, Build 20090509

METHOD II (with non-credential signing also and interesting lecture)
Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider 1.3b - NGOHQ.com

I my opinion METHOD II is better

MaxDuo · 03-15-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Flavius

Quote:

Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command.

This command no help for mostly drivers on Vista SP1

1.Make command

bcdedit /set testsigning on

+restart

2.Install drivers ->here PG
3.Make command

bcdedit /set testsigning off

+restart

Thanks. Sadly I tried this and I still get the same result.... Ugh, apparently Vista hates me and doesn't want me to have Peer Guardian.

thelastdraco · 03-24-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxDuo

I've looked around on here some and most of what I find is someone eventually getting it to work properly after the instructions on this page:

PeerGuardian 2 RC1 Test

But those are also mostly from 2007, I didn't see anything helpful in 09 on this... Anyway though I installed PG2's RC1 and did what they said where you disable Integrity checks, restarted, and then tried to run it.

But even after uninstalling and repeating this process and trying the XP64 version to no avail, I still get a message when I try to run RC1. It says:

Driver Error

PeerGuardian is unable to load the packet filtering driver. This could happen if PeerGuardian crashed and didn't have a chance to unload the driver, or if the pgfilter.sys can't be found.

class win32_error
StartService
577
Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file........etc.

So.... any help or other programs I should turn to now.......?

I am also having the same problem which i cant seem to find a solution to on google =(
Anyway, if i figure it out, eventually, i will post it here.

juniorjesus · 06-30-2009

I have the exact same problem.
This is the error message we're getting:

Please help if someone has found a solution to this. Thanks

btw I disabled the integrity checks, rebooted but still didn't work.

**Flavius** · 06-30-2009

So I admit I was wrong

and I mistaked in my previous post.When you turn test signing signature you can't later disable it (this means you can't make command bcdedit /set testsigning off) otherwise nonsigned drivers stop working.
Try methods from this:http://www.vistax64.com/1074225-post3.html

**aragornnn** · 06-30-2009

1. Uninstall Peerguardian RC1
2. Download and install Readydriver Plus: Citadel Industries - ReadyDriver Plus
3. Re-install Peerguardian RC1
4. Launch Peerguardian, update lists, block packets!

LordRaven · 09-23-2009

Hi - I'm new here and am hoping to find a solution to this problem. I'm running Vista Home Premium x64, and am experiencing the exact same problem as the original poster. I've tried the "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS" instructions from the PG site, and that doesn't work. Has anyone found an answer to this?

Thanx in advance for any help!

-LR

03-03-2009	#1 (permalink)
MaxDuo Business x64 3 posts	Peer Guardian 2 not working at all I've looked around on here some and most of what I find is someone eventually getting it to work properly after the instructions on this page: PeerGuardian 2 RC1 Test But those are also mostly from 2007, I didn't see anything helpful in 09 on this... Anyway though I installed PG2's RC1 and did what they said where you disable Integrity checks, restarted, and then tried to run it. But even after uninstalling and repeating this process and trying the XP64 version to no avail, I still get a message when I try to run RC1. It says: Driver Error PeerGuardian is unable to load the packet filtering driver. This could happen if PeerGuardian crashed and didn't have a chance to unload the driver, or if the pgfilter.sys can't be found. class win32_error StartService 577 Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file........etc. So.... any help or other programs I should turn to now.......?
My System Specs

03-07-2009	#2 (permalink)
nerdonfire82 Vista Home Premium 32 bit 8 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all It sounds like you're having a common issue with administrative rights. I'm going to quote directly from Phoenixlab's website... Quote: Why can’t I run PeerGuardian under my normal user account? The 2000/XP/2003 version needs to install a driver, something that normal users can’t do. You can set the shortcut to run it as Admin, or use the 98/ME version. And, as I said, that was taken directly from their website. here is the link: Phoenix Labs » FAQ The easiest way to accomplish this, I think, would be to install the program with admin rights. You would need to right-click the installer file, and choose Run as administrator. Then set up PeerGuardian to run automatically when Windows starts. I hope this helps! Edit: I found more, and something more specific for your needs. Here you go: Quote: Important note for Vista x64 users New in Vista x64, Microsoft requires all drivers to have a special code signature, or they won't load. They call this a security feature, but we believe this is basically snake-oil: although code signatures let you verify where the driver came from, it does not protect at all against a malicious driver (such as a virus). Unfortunately, the certificate to perform this signing costs from $300-$500 USD/year. Until Phoenix Labs is able to afford one, Vista x64 users will need to perform the following steps. Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Right click Command Prompt -> Run as administrator. Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command. Reboot the machine Now the first time you load PeerGuardian you will see a message like the below. If you performed the above steps correctly, it is safe to ignore this. You can make sure by turning on Show Allowed under settings, and making sure an IP scrolls by when you visit a website. Last edited by nerdonfire82; 03-07-2009 at 02:35 PM..
My System Specs

03-08-2009	#3 (permalink)
MaxDuo Business x64 3 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all Actually I already stated that I disabled the integrity checks, I actually tried that 2 times. And I tried it again one more time after your post. I still get the same error.
My System Specs

03-09-2009	#4 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,552 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all Quote: Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command. This command no help for mostly drivers on Vista SP1 1.Make command bcdedit /set testsigning on +restart 2.After restart you can now install driver (it is only possibly if driver is already non-credential signed - you have to split non-credential signing and MS signing) and remove watermark - because you'll have on screen title "Test mode" TCP-Z, Best TCP/IP Patch: Remove Watermark, V0.8, Build 20090509 METHOD II (with non-credential signing also and interesting lecture) Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider 1.3b - NGOHQ.com I my opinion METHOD II is better Last edited by Flavius; 1 Week Ago at 10:38 AM.. Reason: Removed my mistake
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#5 (permalink)
MaxDuo Business x64 3 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all Quote: Originally Posted by Flavius Quote: Copy the following exactly (without quotes): "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS". Right click on the title bar, go to Edit -> Paste. Make sure what was pasted is correct, then hit enter to execute the command. This command no help for mostly drivers on Vista SP1 1.Make command bcdedit /set testsigning on +restart 2.Install drivers ->here PG 3.Make command bcdedit /set testsigning off +restart Thanks. Sadly I tried this and I still get the same result.... Ugh, apparently Vista hates me and doesn't want me to have Peer Guardian.
My System Specs

03-24-2009	#6 (permalink)
thelastdraco Vista Home Premium x64 1 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all Quote: Originally Posted by MaxDuo I've looked around on here some and most of what I find is someone eventually getting it to work properly after the instructions on this page: PeerGuardian 2 RC1 Test But those are also mostly from 2007, I didn't see anything helpful in 09 on this... Anyway though I installed PG2's RC1 and did what they said where you disable Integrity checks, restarted, and then tried to run it. But even after uninstalling and repeating this process and trying the XP64 version to no avail, I still get a message when I try to run RC1. It says: Driver Error PeerGuardian is unable to load the packet filtering driver. This could happen if PeerGuardian crashed and didn't have a chance to unload the driver, or if the pgfilter.sys can't be found. class win32_error StartService 577 Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file........etc. So.... any help or other programs I should turn to now.......? I am also having the same problem which i cant seem to find a solution to on google =( Anyway, if i figure it out, eventually, i will post it here.
My System Specs

06-30-2009	#7 (permalink)
juniorjesus Vista Home Premium x64 1 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all I have the exact same problem. This is the error message we're getting: Please help if someone has found a solution to this. Thanks btw I disabled the integrity checks, rebooted but still didn't work.
My System Specs

06-30-2009	#8 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,552 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all So I admit I was wrong and I mistaked in my previous post.When you turn test signing signature you can't later disable it (this means you can't make command bcdedit /set testsigning off) otherwise nonsigned drivers stop working. Try methods from this:http://www.vistax64.com/1074225-post3.html
My System Specs

06-30-2009	#9 (permalink)
aragornnn Vista Ultimate x64 13 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all 1. Uninstall Peerguardian RC1 2. Download and install Readydriver Plus: Citadel Industries - ReadyDriver Plus 3. Re-install Peerguardian RC1 4. Launch Peerguardian, update lists, block packets!
My System Specs

09-23-2009	#10 (permalink)
LordRaven Vista home premium x64 1 posts	Re: Peer Guardian 2 not working at all Hi - I'm new here and am hoping to find a solution to this problem. I'm running Vista Home Premium x64, and am experiencing the exact same problem as the original poster. I've tried the "bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS" instructions from the PG site, and that doesn't work. Has anyone found an answer to this? Thanx in advance for any help! -LR
My System Specs

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