does any body no if i should use Norton's firewall or windows firewall with vista?

Answer 1

I think for Vista, the Windows Firewall is more efficient on Vista. I worked for an Internet Help Desk for 7 years, and Norton was extremely notorious for causing the inability to browse even when the Firewall settings were set to medium.

Answer 2

You already have a resource hog in Vista using loads of RAM. Norton is just as bad. Window's firewall is pretty much worthless.
May I recommend a good free firewall - Comodo?

Answer 3

Use norton Windows firewall is better than nothing but it is very easy for programs to put them self on the allow list. Sooner or later someone will find a way to hack it. Less people are trying to hack norton so it will be less likely to happen.

Answer 4

Windows firewall is included. You can only use one firewall.

If you want norton, then disable Windows or they will conflict

They have their pros and cons

Windows may be faster, since it is included

Norton may slow you computer a little, but will be more thorough

Answer 5

Norton's the Vista firewall isn't very good.

Answer 6

You can use norton firewall since windows firewall does nt block suspicious outgoing traffic from your computer.

Answer 7

You shouldn't use two firewalls. They will conflict with one another.

I choose to use Windows firewall because Windows will load before any programs.

Answer 8

Windows Firewall does a decent job so stick with it.

Answer 9

Norton's firewal (and protection software in general) is annoying, bloated, and buggy as hell They can mess with your outlook and other process and wreak general havoc on your system.