Avast WEBforum

Other => General Topics => Topic started by: broomstick on September 27, 2009, 12:10:14 PM

Title: Windows Firewall
Post by: broomstick on September 27, 2009, 12:10:14 PM

Hey guys, can anybody help me?
Do I need to use Windows Firewall with Avast Home Edition? Tks   :)

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: .: L' arc :. on September 27, 2009, 12:16:12 PM

 Yes because avast! 4.xx does not include firewall but this coming avast 5's suite was said to have one.

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: spg SCOTT on September 27, 2009, 12:16:44 PM

Hi broomstick,

Shortly, yes. If you are not running a firewall at all, you should at least enable the windows one.

It is also recommended to run a 3rd party firewall that can prvide outbound protection (instead of the windows one), such as:

Outpost Firewall
Online Armor
PC Tools

To name a few of the top of my head, all with free versions as far as I know.

-Scott-

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: Tarq57 on September 27, 2009, 12:18:46 PM

Not specifically the Windows firewall, but you should most definitely use a firewall, yes.
Avast is an AV only; version 5 will contain an optional firewall with the pro.

If you choose to use a third party firewall, the Windows one should be turned off before installing another. Be offline while doing this.
What OS do you use?

Title: Windows Firewall
Post by: broomstick on September 27, 2009, 12:28:23 PM

Tks guys you've been extraordinary!!! Greetings  :D

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: Pondus on September 27, 2009, 12:33:45 PM

Do I Need a Firewall? http://askbobrankin.com/do_i_need_a_firewall.html

Do I need a firewall, and if so, what kind? http://ask-leo.com/do_i_need_a_firewall_and_if_so_what_kind.html

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: mathboyx215 on September 27, 2009, 04:37:35 PM

Quote from: Tarq57 on September 27, 2009, 12:18:46 PM

Avast is an AV only; version 5 will contain an optional firewall with the pro.

Optional firewall in the pro?I thought the firewall was only included in the suite.

Title: Re: Windows Firewall
Post by: Lisandro on September 27, 2009, 09:25:37 PM

Quote from: mathboyx215 on September 27, 2009, 04:37:35 PM

I thought the firewall was only included in the suite.

Yes. It's not optional.