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Will91

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Recommended software based Firewall?
« on: January 30, 2007, 06:03:09 AM »
Hi:

I am using an old version of McAfee firewall that came with my Dell pc.  Since my free subscription fo McAfee has expired, it has not updated the firewall?

If I am using Avast 4.7 Home and I am going to get some sort of spyware protection (maybe Webroot??), should I also have a software based Firewall program and if so, could someone provide some good recommendations?

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2007, 09:06:16 AM »
I'd recommend Comodo Firewall Pro. It's freeware. http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2007, 11:42:19 AM »
Hi:

I am using an old version of McAfee firewall that came with my Dell pc.  Since my free subscription fo McAfee has expired, it has not updated the firewall?

If I am using Avast 4.7 Home and I am going to get some sort of spyware protection (maybe Webroot??), should I also have a software based Firewall program and if so, could someone provide some good recommendations?

Thank you.

Hi, there is nothing wrong with using an old version firewall if you like it and it works for you.
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/   Here is a new free firewall based on look n stop if you need something light on resources,only about 4mb memory Hope this helps,  tim

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2007, 03:23:12 PM »
I would suggest you search the general forum for a topic PC Tools Firewall as it isn't a glowing testimony for it.
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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2007, 06:27:20 PM »
i recommend comodo firewall..its easy to use and very effective..zonealarm is good as well..u can see other freeware firewalls here http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/security/fwfirewall.html
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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2007, 06:59:16 PM »
I also like Comodo Firewall.

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2007, 07:14:38 PM »
 :)  Hi Will :

     I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall ) ; better to view the info at :
     www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/ , selecting either the Sunbelt Kerio,
     Sygate, or Zone Alarm .

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2007, 07:34:55 PM »
I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall )
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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2007, 08:47:32 PM »
I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall )

Not me :) I really recommend this great firewall to all people. :)

Comodo Firewall and avast! really works just fine together.
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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2007, 11:53:04 PM »
I would suggest you search the general forum for a topic PC Tools Firewall as it isn't a glowing testimony for it.

Hi DavidR, not sure if this is aimed at me or not, but I am  aware of other posts of this firewall.The only really negative post was from bob3160.
This firewall has worked well so far for me and along with a hips program the combined resources is still probably less than most other firewalls. :)

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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2007, 12:42:26 AM »
Basically directed to anyone considering it to do their research and check reviews, forums, etc.
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Re: Recommended software based Firewall?
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2007, 01:03:47 AM »
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better to view the info at :
     www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/

I did, it is a most complimentary comment.  I cannot therefore understand the
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I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall )