Use Windows Task Scheduler to launch SelfishNet.exe --auto-start --profile "Limit Guests" at 8:00 PM (peak hours) and close it at 12:00 AM. This provides automated bandwidth shaping without manual input.
Since its release, users have reported specific bugs with v3.0.0 on modern Windows.
Imagine you are in a coffee shop or shared apartment where three other people are streaming video, causing lag for your work call. selfishnet v3.0.0 windows
Because this is a niche tool, official hosting has moved around. Always download from reputable tech archives (like MajorGeeks or GitHub mirrors). Scan any downloaded EXE with Windows Defender before running.
Despite improvements, SelfishNet V3.0.0 for Windows is not perfect. Known issues include: Use Windows Task Scheduler to launch SelfishNet
This is the most critical section for readers.
In a technical sense: SelfishNet uses ARP spoofing, which is illegal under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the US and similar laws globally if used "without authorization." If you use it on a network you do not own (work, school, public library, neighbor's Wi-Fi), you are committing a cybercrime punishable by fines or imprisonment. Since its release, users have reported specific bugs with v3
In a private home network: If you pay for the internet bill, you are the network administrator. Using SelfishNet to manage your children's screen time or prioritize your work computer is legal but potentially immoral.
The "Friendly" Disclaimer: Many users deploy SelfishNet to stop bandwidth abuse. However, the cut-off user will notice symptoms of a failing router (timeouts, DNS errors). A technically savvy user can install an ARP firewall (like XArp) to detect and block you.
Pro-tip for discretion: Use "Bandwidth Limiting" to 10-20 Kbps rather than "Cut." The victim will experience extreme lag but will blame their device or ISP, not you.
Once the network scan is complete, you will see a table with columns: IP Address, MAC Address, Hostname, and Status.