New pfblockerNG install Database Sanity check Failed
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I just did a clean install of pfBlockerNG and on update or reload I see this in the log:
Database Sanity check [ FAILED ] ** These two counts should match! ** ------------ Masterfile Count [ 16932 ] Deny folder Count [ 16931 ] Duplication sanity check (Pass=No IPs reported)No idea on this, its working but I have no idea what it means and google is no help so stuck with that message, but otherwise is working fine.
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@madmaxpr what version of pfSense and pfBlocker?
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2.8.0-RC (amd64) built on Fri May 16 16:21:00 BST 2025 FreeBSD 15.0-CURRENT The system is on the latest version. Version information updated at Sat May 24 17:17:34 BST 2025pfBlockerNG net 3.2.8 -
Still seeing this on the newest 2.8 release, just updated today.
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Try performing the process outlined under Firewall / pfBlockerNG / General / Keep Settings:
Note: To clear all downloaded lists, uncheck these two checkboxes and 'Save'. Re-check both boxes and run a 'Force Update|Reload'
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@tinfoilmatt I don't see "2 settings" just one.
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@marchand-guy And no, it did not fix the error.
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@marchand-guy said in New pfblockerNG install Database Sanity check Failed:
@tinfoilmatt I don't see "2 settings" just one.
Firewall / pfBlockerNG / General / pfBlockerNG "Enable" checkboxand
Firewall / pfBlockerNG / General / Keep Settings "Enable" checkboxUncheck both checkboxes (to disable each), click "Save", re-check both checkboxes (to re-enable each), click "Save" again—and finally run Force Update | Reload All.
You might consider starting a new thead unless you have the same exact issue as OP (i.e., a failed "Database Sanity check").
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@tinfoilmatt Same exact problem. Thank you.
