I had been using Ad-Aware, but I'm looking for a good firewall for free to use on my Windows XP, and the free XP firewall doesnt seem to work all that well. Any suggestions for a good and effective free firewall that is not a trojan itself?
2007-03-06 17:35:19 · 14 answers · asked by Middy S 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you can use either zone alarm or comodo free firewall. both are free
2007-03-06 17:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-08-24 02:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot S&D is a great free spyware detection and removal tool. Go to http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html to get a free copy.
Zone alarm is a well known and trusted firewall. You can get that from download.com.
If you are running Windows XP, the firewall that comes with it, is very effective, but it doesnt stop spyware.
Good luck!
D@N
2007-03-06 17:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by Dan The Answer Man 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah ZoneAlarm is the best. As far as spyware, Defender that is free from MS is very good, althought Spybot will find more (that proabably not a threat to begin with).
Hands down best anti-virus protectectin is "Avast." Beats all other "paid" software. It does slow your computer down some.
2007-03-06 17:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Raylene G. 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Comodo is an excellent firewall. I recommend it over Norton.
AVG has highly recommended spyware and anti-virus.
2007-03-06 17:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by GreaseMonkey 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Zone Alarm is the best .......... part of it is free but if you want the full version (plus antivirus) you should either find the serial number or buy it.
Norton 360 is good too but I recommend you to buy it because it take a long time to register illegally ( I didn’t try it though ;-) )
2007-03-06 18:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mohammad 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I recommend the following.
1) zone alarm - firewall. ( free)
2) superantispyware. ( free)
2007-03-06 17:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Comodo Firewall = http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com = "Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It's easy to install and use and passes the industry's most stringent firewall "leak" tests. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever." Note - Not compatible with Windows 98 systems."
Free antivirus software - free virus protection for home PC: - full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html + http://www.superantispyware.com
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
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SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
+ MS Windows Defender -- http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx = [L=Windows Defender]http://www.microsoft.com/defender[/L] - [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en[/url]
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
and
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.
IE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
Eliminate Spyware = http://ralphcaddell.com/pchelp/spyware.htm
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
http://www.scanwith.com/
2007-03-06 17:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
HAHA, I don't think so... all of those can help you, but in the other hand they can critically harm your computer. I totally don't recommend you downloading them. Trust me, I used to do that and my computer damaged in such a way... I had to buy a new one.
2007-03-14 03:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by Brainiac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It gives free downloads of anti spyware/virus/adware/trojan/versions which can detect and eliminate completely.Best wishes
2007-03-07 02:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋