Windows' own doesn't really give me the control i want.
Any ideas?
Windows' own doesn't really give me the control i want.
Any ideas?
Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
Comodo used to have a good rep back in the day.
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Society's to blame,
Or possibly Atari.
I used to use Kerio.
A third recommendation for COMODO Firewall here too.![]()
Last edited by Output; 02-07-2012 at 01:43 AM.
Having used Kaspersky for many years (free with a Barclays bank account) I have recently been given a 12 month single licence for AVG Internet Security 2012, and think that this is much lighter on my system than Kaspersky was.
I have always viewed the free packages with some suspicion, I think there are too many of these that don't live up to the expectations and that some people are using these with a false sense of security as a result of running them. I may be wrong, and it's easy for me to say don't get a free package, when for the last few years I haven't had to buy a single licence due to my bank or sales rep in the case of AVG, but can these really be trusted? I have always come from the view point of you get what you pay for, or in my case what the retail value of the product is and I know that both AVG and Kaspersky have some good support options open to registered members, do the free packages offer the same sort of support if things do go wrong and something gets through?
COMODO Firewall FTW!![]()
Just because it is free doesn't mean that it is cannot do the job, and in fact I would suggest that automatically assuming that paid packages are superior could also give a false sense of security.
I cannot speak for the support options if something goes wrong and gets through, as I think it is one of those things that depends upon the user in question (for example, I would rather solve things myself), but I would point out that no package (whether free or paid) can be perfect, but I would suggest to most people to choose separate components anyway instead of an all-in-one package.
Regardless as I mentioned in my earlier post, for Terbinator I would recommend COMODO Firewall, as it has the Custom Policy mode to make sure that only what is specifically allowed can go in and/or out.
I've not had any issues with the Windows built in firewall tbh, so long as you use the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security console to tweak the rulesets. What are you looking for in a firewall that this doesn't give you? Genuine question.
Anyone remember ZoneAlarm? Heh. However no idea how good it is nowadays.
Zonealarm has a good and free firewall.
I use COMODO Firewall personally, and I'm really happy with it, and its not too obstrusive.
Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
All firewalls are rules based, and it took me about 12 seconds to setup a rule to block a certain executable from connecting outbound (which I assume is what you're looking for). Most of that time was browsing for a suitable executable.
Windows Firewall>Advanced>Outbound Rules>New Rule>Program>(Set program path)>Block The Connection>(set when rule applies from domain/private/public networks)>name the rule>Finish
That way I know that the specified executable is blocked, not relying on the fluffy interface which might suggest it. Also hella easy to tweak.
Your call though, but I'm still happy with mine.
Terbinator (04-07-2012)
You can see the executables and their activities in Windows resource monitor network tab as well, then use the search bar to find the exe location. The only hassle is having to use the browse for executable interface to point the firewall rule to it as splash mentioned.
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