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    Need a new Firewall...

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Viper114, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. Viper114

    Viper114 Notebook Consultant

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    With the purchase of this new laptop, I have found a problem that I'm having difficulty fixing.

    Before, I was always using a 32-bit OS, so I always used Free Zonealarm. Unfortunately, it's a 32-bit only program and won't install on this computer. Now I need something to replace Zonealarm that is 64-bit and hopefully free.

    Thanks in advance to those who can help me with this problem.
     
    Viper114, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    ZoneAlarm has a beta 64 bit -Free.
     
    prescott, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. Viper114

    Viper114 Notebook Consultant

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    I checked for that, but I read that Zone Labs decided to quit work on Zonealarm 64-bit and is only focusing on their 32-bit version.
     
    Viper114, Jan 12, 2009
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  4. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    Oh bummer. :eek:
    Hang in there someone will know of one (hopefully) :D
     
    prescott, Jan 12, 2009
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  5. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Comodo and Online Armor are your best bets.
     
    jin07, Jan 13, 2009
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    Online Armor is still 32-bit only unfortunately.
    With Comodo Firewall however, you can have the strongest firewall available (free or paid-for).
    It currently comes in the Comodo Internet Security all-in-one package but the optional AV part isn't on par with other free AV's like Avira or Avast.
    I don't recommend installing it.
    Also make sure not to install the toolbar, it's only for Comodo to make some money.
    Comodo firewall and it's HIPS Defense+ combined offer very strong protection but at a price.
    You will have to learn how to use it otherwise you will go bonkers because of all the D+ popups.
    There are extensive helpfiles available in the firewall itself, make sure to read them on how to use this program.
    If you do, you'll have the best/strongest one available. :)
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Jan 13, 2009
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  7. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I would just stick to Vista's....Comodo messed around with my permissions on files on another laptop and that was a big no no..... :D I would stick to Vista and concentrate on a decent AV and scumware program like BitDefender or NOD32, Kaspersky, etc..
     
    theZoid, Jan 13, 2009
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  8. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I also recommend Comodo Firewall Pro (free version). I use it with Defense+ turned off.
     
    crash, Jan 14, 2009
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    Kaspersky... best out there!
     
    billy_b0b, Jan 14, 2009
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  10. Viper114

    Viper114 Notebook Consultant

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    Some good suggestions. Thanks.
     
    Viper114, Jan 14, 2009
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  11. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I find that statement difficult to believe. Do you have a reference from Zonelabs.com or from CheckPoint.com that substantiates this?
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jan 14, 2009
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  12. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Second crash's suggestion. It's great. :cool:
     
    pixelot, Jan 16, 2009
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  13. sliso

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    +1 for Comodo Firewall Pro.

    A new version is currently in beta which aims to vastly reduce the amount of Defense+ popups.
     
    sliso, Jan 16, 2009
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    jerry66, Jan 19, 2009
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