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    Comodo firewall pro vs vista built in firewall

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Jakamo5, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Jakamo5

    Jakamo5 Tetra Vaal

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    I realize that Comodo Firewall Pro is obviously better than Vista built in Firewall in the security and features aspects, but I'm wondering which uses more system resources. Detailed answers appreciated, thanks.
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 23, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    My Comodo Firewall is using less than 5MB memory; it's worth it.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 23, 2008
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    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    I have heard some very good arguments from security professionals that the Vista built in firewall in Business and Ultimate is top notch as long as you know what you are doing (it has some sort of manual ability that other firewalls lack). But for most people that do not know how to set it I'd say the Comodo Firewall might be better.
     
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I do not think that is true
     
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    News to me. Thanks gents, guess I'll stick with windows firewall
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 24, 2008
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Where a replacement firewall can improve upon the built-in Windows firewall is in configuring outgoing connection rules. It is not impossible to do them in Windows firewall, just not very user-friendly.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 24, 2008
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