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https://github.com/quardianwolf/punchthrough-windows

One-click DPI bypass tool for Windows — manages a local Zapret proxy from the system tray
https://github.com/quardianwolf/punchthrough-windows

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One-click DPI bypass tool for Windows — manages a local Zapret proxy from the system tray

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# PunchThrough for Windows



**One-click DPI bypass tool for Windows.** Unblock restricted websites and services without a VPN. PunchThrough defeats Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) used by ISPs and network providers to block or throttle your traffic.



Works like a local VPN alternative — no remote servers, no subscriptions, no speed loss. No proxy — works at the packet level so games, streaming, and all apps work normally.



[![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/quardianwolf/PunchThrough-Windows?label=Download&style=flat-square)](https://github.com/quardianwolf/PunchThrough-Windows/releases)



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## How It Works



PunchThrough uses two techniques to bypass internet censorship:



1. **DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** — ISPs poison DNS responses for blocked domains. PunchThrough switches your DNS to Cloudflare's encrypted DoH, so your ISP can't tamper with DNS queries.



2. **TLS Fragmentation** — Uses [zapret](https://github.com/bol-van/zapret) (winws) to fragment TLS ClientHello packets at the network driver level via WinDivert. DPI systems can't inspect fragmented handshakes, so blocks are bypassed.



**No proxy. No tunnel. No speed penalty. Just unblocked internet.**



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## Features



- **One-click connect/disconnect** from the system tray

- **Three bypass modes:**

  - **Full Bypass** — all HTTPS traffic is protected

  - **Discord Only** — only Discord is unblocked, other apps unaffected

  - **Custom** — choose which sites to unblock with preset lists

- **Auto-connect on startup** — set it once, forget about it

- **Built-in installer** — everything is bundled, no downloads needed

- **No system proxy** — works at packet level, games and streaming unaffected

- **DNS over HTTPS** — automatic encrypted DNS via Cloudflare

- **Preset domain lists** — Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, and more

- **Multi-language** — English, Turkish, French

- **Lightweight** — runs silently in the system tray

- **Clean uninstall** — "Reset & Quit" removes all traces



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## Quick Start



1. Download `PunchThrough.exe` from [Releases](https://github.com/quardianwolf/PunchThrough-Windows/releases)

2. Run it as Administrator — the setup screen will handle everything

3. Choose your bypass mode (Full, Discord Only, or Custom)

4. Click **Install**, then **Launch PunchThrough**



That's it. Your internet is now unblocked.



**Note:** Administrator rights are required for the WinDivert network driver and DNS configuration.



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## Bypass Modes



| Mode | What it does | Best for |

|------|-------------|----------|

| **Full Bypass** | DPI bypass on all HTTPS + system DoH DNS | Unblocking everything |

| **Discord Only** | DPI bypass only for Discord domains | Minimal impact, just Discord |

| **Custom** | DPI bypass for selected domains | Fine-grained control |



In Custom mode, you can add domains manually or use preset buttons: Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Wikipedia, Patreon, Adult Sites.



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## File Locations



| What | Where |

|------|-------|

| Application | `%LocalAppData%\Programs\PunchThrough\PunchThrough.exe` |

| Zapret engine | `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\zapret\` |

| Settings | `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\settings.json` |

| Desktop shortcut | `Desktop\PunchThrough.lnk` |

| Startup entry | `HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` |



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## Uninstall



**From the app:** Right-click the tray icon > **Reset & Quit**. This stops the bypass, restores DNS, removes the startup entry, and you can delete the files manually.



**Manual removal:**

1. Close PunchThrough from the tray

2. Delete `%LocalAppData%\Programs\PunchThrough\`

3. Delete `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\`

4. Delete the desktop shortcut

5. Remove the startup entry: open `regedit`, go to `HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run`, delete `PunchThrough`



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## FAQ



**Is this a VPN?**

No. PunchThrough doesn't encrypt or tunnel your traffic. It fragments TLS handshake packets to prevent DPI systems from identifying and blocking them, and uses encrypted DNS to bypass DNS poisoning.



**Will this slow down my internet?**

No. There's no proxy or tunnel. Zapret works at the packet level — it only touches TLS handshakes, not your actual data.



**Why does it need Administrator?**

The WinDivert driver requires admin to load, and DNS configuration requires admin to change system settings.



**Will this break my games?**

No. Unlike proxy-based solutions, PunchThrough works at the packet level. Games, streaming, and all apps work normally. In Discord Only or Custom mode, only selected domains are affected.



**My internet breaks after closing PunchThrough?**

Use the **Quit** button in the tray menu — it restores DNS automatically. If you killed the process directly, your DNS might still be set to Cloudflare (1.1.1.1). Change it back in Windows Settings > Network > DNS, or run: `netsh interface ip set dns "YOUR_ADAPTER" dhcp`



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## Build from Source



```bash

dotnet publish PunchThrough\PunchThrough.csproj -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained -p:PublishSingleFile=true

```



Requires .NET 9 SDK. Zapret (winws.exe) binaries must be placed in `PunchThrough\Assets\`.



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## Credits



- [zapret](https://github.com/bol-van/zapret) by bol-van — packet-level DPI bypass engine

- [WinDivert](https://reqrypt.org/windivert.html) — Windows network packet capture/divert driver



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## Keywords



DPI bypass, internet censorship, website unblock, local proxy, VPN alternative, Windows proxy tool, network freedom, anti-censorship, deep packet inspection bypass, free VPN alternative, unblock websites Windows, ISP bypass tool, TLS fragmentation, internet freedom tool, zapret, WinDivert, DNS over HTTPS, DoH



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# PunchThrough Windows



**Windows icin tek tikla DPI bypass araci.** VPN olmadan engellenmis sitelere ve servislere erisin. PunchThrough, ISP'lerin trafigi engellemek icin kullandigi Derin Paket Incelemesini (DPI) paket seviyesinde alt eder.



Yerel VPN alternatifi — uzak sunucu yok, abonelik yok, hiz kaybi yok. Proxy yok — paket seviyesinde calistigi icin oyunlar, streaming ve tum uygulamalar normal calisir.



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## Nasil Calisir



1. **DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** — ISP'ler engelli sitelerin DNS yanitlarini zehirler. PunchThrough DNS'inizi Cloudflare'in sifreli DoH'una cevirir.

2. **TLS Parcalama** — zapret (winws) kullanarak TLS ClientHello paketlerini WinDivert ile parcalar. DPI sistemleri parcalanmis el sikismalari inceleyemez.



**Proxy yok. Tunel yok. Hiz kaybi yok. Sadece engelsiz internet.**



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## Ozellikler



- **Tek tikla baglan/kes** — sistem tepsisinden

- **Uc bypass modu:**

  - **Tam Bypass** — tum HTTPS trafigi korunur

  - **Sadece Discord** — sadece Discord engeli kaldirilir

  - **Ozel** — hangi sitelerin engelini kaldirmak istedigini sec

- **Baslangicta otomatik baglanma**

- **Dahili kurulum** — her sey gomulu, indirme gerekmez

- **Sistem proxy'si yok** — paket seviyesinde calisir, oyunlar etkilenmez

- **DNS over HTTPS** — otomatik sifreli DNS

- **Hazir domain listeleri** — Discord, Twitter/X, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube ve dahasi

- **Cok dilli** — Ingilizce, Turkce, Fransizca

- **Temiz kaldirma** — "Sifirla & Cik" ile tum izleri siler



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## Hizli Baslangic



1. [Releases](https://github.com/quardianwolf/PunchThrough-Windows/releases) sayfasindan `PunchThrough.exe` indirin

2. Yonetici olarak calistirin — kurulum ekrani her seyi halleder

3. Bypass modunuzu secin (Tam, Sadece Discord veya Ozel)

4. **Install** ve ardindan **Launch PunchThrough** tiklayin



Bu kadar. Internetiniz artik engelsiz.



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## Dosya Konumlari



| Ne | Nerede |

|----|--------|

| Uygulama | `%LocalAppData%\Programs\PunchThrough\PunchThrough.exe` |

| Zapret motoru | `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\zapret\` |

| Ayarlar | `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\settings.json` |

| Masaustu kisayolu | `Masaustu\PunchThrough.lnk` |



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## Kaldirma



**Uygulamadan:** Tepsi simgesine sag tikla > **Sifirla & Cik**. Bypass'i durdurur, DNS'i geri yukler, baslangic kaydini siler.



**Manuel kaldirma:**

1. PunchThrough'u tepsiden kapatin

2. `%LocalAppData%\Programs\PunchThrough\` silin

3. `%LocalAppData%\PunchThrough\` silin

4. Masaustu kisayolunu silin



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## SSS



**Bu bir VPN mi?**

Hayir. Sadece TLS el sikisma paketlerini parcalar ve sifreli DNS kullanir. Trafiginiz sifrelenmez veya tunellenmez.



**Oyunlarimi bozar mi?**

Hayir. Proxy tabanli cozumlerden farkli olarak paket seviyesinde calisir. Oyunlar, streaming ve tum uygulamalar normal calisir.



**Neden Yonetici izni gerekiyor?**

WinDivert ag surucusu ve DNS yapilandirmasi icin yonetici hakki gereklidir.



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# PunchThrough pour Windows



**Outil de contournement DPI en un clic pour Windows.** Debloquez les sites et services restreints sans VPN. PunchThrough contourne l'Inspection Approfondie des Paquets (DPI) au niveau des paquets reseau.



Alternative VPN locale — pas de serveur distant, pas d'abonnement, pas de perte de vitesse. Pas de proxy — fonctionne au niveau des paquets, les jeux et le streaming ne sont pas affectes.



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## Comment ca marche



1. **DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** — Les FAI empoisonnent les reponses DNS. PunchThrough bascule vers le DoH chiffre de Cloudflare.

2. **Fragmentation TLS** — Utilise zapret (winws) pour fragmenter les paquets TLS ClientHello via WinDivert.



**Pas de proxy. Pas de tunnel. Pas de ralentissement. Juste un internet debloque.**



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## Fonctionnalites



- **Connexion/deconnexion en un clic**

- **Trois modes de bypass :**

  - **Bypass complet** — tout le trafic HTTPS est protege

  - **Discord uniquement** — seul Discord est debloque

  - **Personnalise** — choisissez quels sites debloquer

- **Connexion automatique au demarrage**

- **Installateur integre** — tout est inclus

- **Pas de proxy systeme** — fonctionne au niveau des paquets

- **DNS over HTTPS** — DNS chiffre automatique

- **Multilingue** — anglais, turc, francais

- **Desinstallation propre** — "Reinitialiser & Quitter"



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## Demarrage rapide



1. Telechargez `PunchThrough.exe` depuis [Releases](https://github.com/quardianwolf/PunchThrough-Windows/releases)

2. Executez en tant qu'administrateur

3. Choisissez votre mode de bypass

4. Cliquez sur **Install**, puis **Launch PunchThrough**



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## Desinstallation



Clic droit sur l'icone > **Reinitialiser & Quitter**. Arrete le bypass, restaure le DNS, supprime l'entree de demarrage.



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## Credits



- [zapret](https://github.com/bol-van/zapret) par bol-van

- [WinDivert](https://reqrypt.org/windivert.html) par basil00



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## License



MIT