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    Good And Free Firewall?

    Windows' own doesn't really give me the control i want.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    Comodo used to have a good rep back in the day.
    http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
    Society's to blame,
    Or possibly Atari.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    5 years i have used Comodo Internet Security Premium and i never had a problem

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    I used to use Kerio.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    A third recommendation for COMODO Firewall here too.
    Last edited by Output; 02-07-2012 at 01:43 AM.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    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?

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    COMODO Firewall FTW!

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    Quote Originally Posted by KeyboardDemon View Post
    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?
    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.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    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.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    Anyone remember ZoneAlarm? Heh. However no idea how good it is nowadays.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    Zonealarm has a good and free firewall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Splash View Post
    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.
    That is a good question. It's quite possible that the hardware firewall on your router combined with Microsoft Security Essentials etc. should be enough to protect you fully.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    I use COMODO Firewall personally, and I'm really happy with it, and its not too obstrusive.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    Quote Originally Posted by KeyboardDemon View Post
    That is a good question. It's quite possible that the hardware firewall on your router combined with Microsoft Security Essentials etc. should be enough to protect you fully.
    The Windows offering doesn't just have a 'block every communication fro program X' as far as i can tell? Its all rule based and stuff, which is fine for the most part but i just cba configuring it all.
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    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.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    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.

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    Re: Good And Free Firewall?

    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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