2007-07-06 03:48:26 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It is better than nothing. But Zone Alarm is better and you can get a free download of it at: http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html
2007-07-06 03:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chicken Dude..Vinster 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Windows firewall does an OK job of protecting your computer from outside traffic trying to come into your computer. It does nothing to monitor or prevent inside traffic from going out to the Internet. So if your computer were to somehow be infected with a virus, spyware, bulk e-mail program, etc., which send stuff from your PC out, the Windows Firewall will not prevent it from send out the information or e-mails.
For most people who are only using the computer for run at home, the Windows Firewall is usually OK. But when there are free firewalls like Zone Alarm, which use one that only half protects your PC?
2007-07-06 03:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, it is not a good firewall at all. It only tries to filter what comes into your system, not what goes out. It's better to get another firewall. Zone Alarm is fine for the casual home user.
2007-07-06 03:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by big mal 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you're doing at home. It blocks trojans, worms, and virii from trying to connect, or enter your computer, and it asks if you want to block certain programs from running. But as far as you being on the internet 24/7 (not dialup) and having information you don't want, downloading music, etc.. then I'd get a backup firewall just incase. It's just a simple Firewall pre-installed with Windows so they can say, "we thought about security."
I enjoy Sygate Personal Firewall Pro, like I've always said. Easy to manage, detects a lot of things, logs everything, etc..
http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10049526.html
2007-07-06 03:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Secure-Run 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO
Windows Firewall.
1. No outgoing protection.
2. On a leak test is score very badly, making it easy for a person/program to hack your computer
2007-07-06 05:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, Windows firewall is sucks.
suggestion google "top 10 best firewall applications" you see the result.
good luck
S.T.
2007-07-06 03:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by steven25t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's surprisingly good (for Microsoft) at defending your machine from the outside, but does nothing at all for whatever may be going out. Try Zone Alarm. It's free and very effective.
2007-07-06 04:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is good enough for use with your home cimputer but do not rely completely on this install some other anti virus software also.
maclaren
2007-07-06 03:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by maclaren 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it depends on what sites you are looking at!
If you use Limewire or any of the other P2P softwares, then NO!
2007-07-06 03:53:08 · answer #9 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends up to you.. how paranoidal security you want to have :))))
ins ome cases yes... in others no:)
also depends on your computers configuration
2007-07-06 03:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Graph 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋