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[Recommendations for free firewall]

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by amaurer2, 2009/04/07.

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    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Does anyone have any recommendations for a free firewall? I was using Trend Micro Internet security but had serious problems with it. I am now using Avast and Spybot: Search and Destroy. I'm using the Vista Firewall and I'm wondering if this is good enough.
     
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    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member

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    some people like Comodo I use Jetico Personal
     

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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Please do not tag onto an existing thread with an entirely different subject matter - free antivirus. Your post moved to a new thread.

    The Vista firewall works both inbound and outbound unlike XP in which the firewall is inbound only and is more secure and suitable for general use.

    However you will get better protection with a third party firewall. Comodo is highly recommended, but avoid installing the antivirus part as you already have av installed.
     
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    geothom31

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    1 vote for Comodo. I personally use an older version because I like the interface.The new version comes with AV, but you can disable it and not install it if you want to use your current AV.
    Comodo is always near the top in free firewalls. Not many better.
     
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    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks everyone. Comodo it is!
     

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