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    Is there a good free Firewall left?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by ZaZ, Jun 3, 2012.

  1. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I've been a long time free Zone Alarm user. Right now I'm on version nine. I'd like upgrade to the newest version, but it seems so basic, it's not really worth the trouble. All I really want is a Firewall that stops incoming and outgoing traffic with a pop-up box, asking if it's OK or not. All the newest free firewalls seem to just automatically let thing through without any consent on the users part. Firefox, iTunes, Photoshop, Windows Media Player, etc., all just pass through. So I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good free firewall that meets my needs? Thanks for any help.
     
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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Hmm a firewall designed for power users, i remember the days of zonealarm, et al, lol. I use Windows Firewall admittely these days mainly because it "just works". Sure it's one way protection but combined with the firewall in my router i think it'll be fine.
     
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  4. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I highly recommend Online Armour free but it also comes with a HIPS. There may be a version that only has a firewall or you can disable the HIPS. Once installed, go into Options and uncheck the 'Automatically allow trusted programs to access the internet'. Another alternative is the Windows Firewall Control (Makes the built in Windows Firewall easy to use and configure).
     
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    ^+1 for Online Armor. You can easily disable it's HIPS; right-click the system tray icon; click ' Deactivate HIPS features'; link
    Also take a look at Private Firewall; the HIPS/process monitor and application/system behavior and anti-keylogging components are optional, it has a more simple gui but also might be just what you need. link
     
    Baserk, Jun 4, 2012
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    Privatefirewall looks really good and ive never heard of that one. Excellent stuff. I honestly couldn't imagine using any system that didn't have some kind of generic based intrusion protection.
     
    LaptopNut, Jun 4, 2012
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  7. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Comodo is what I typically go to for an alternative firewall.
     
    Steven, Jun 4, 2012
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