Just wondering what people are thinking about the firewall found in XP? I'm still debatting on weather I should stick with the windows firewall or purchase a 3rd party firewall.....I would also like to add that my router already supports a basic firewall....So therfore how well am I portected usng this scenario ?
Regards
2007-06-09 14:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
A good firewall is esential, and no need to pay as Comodo Firewall is a excellent choice, plus its free
2007-06-09 15:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Firewall SUCKS. Well, it only provides inbound protection. Meaning, it won't scan the programs that are going to internet. Thats important because if a trojan infected your computer and is asking for internet, you would never know.
Use
ZoneAlarm Free/Pro.
Pro way better, but Free is still the best Free firewall there is
2007-06-09 22:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows built in firewall is weak in the sense that it only defends on inbound attacks, and does not monitor or defend on outbound attempts.. You should select a firewall that covers inbound/outbound detection. I use Sygate Free Firewall it does a superb job, so does Zone Alarm Free Firewall, either one will do the trick, Do NOT rely on Windows Firewall to keep you safe, it will FAIL..
2007-06-09 22:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you pay the price for windows and the firewall that comes with it is nothing to talk about. I'm used to routers and port forwarding. Not gonna change.
2007-06-09 22:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by cj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows firewall isn't gud
it really does nothing at all
get norton
or zone alarm
they are gud firewalls and protect u from hackers
get both
zone alarm will back up norton
2007-06-09 22:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋