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Old 02-16-09, 06:31 PM   #1
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Question Best software firewall when using torrents???
Which is the best software firewall when using torrents?
currently im using pc tools firewall plus, but it seems to crash after some continuous torrent download..
Im using Vuze and Utorrrent...
problem occurs with vuze...
Im using Vista Sp1 Home Premium fully updated...
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Old 02-16-09, 06:39 PM   #2
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Please checkout Results and comments - matousec.com for the latest firewall ratings..

Online Armor Personal Firewall seems to be the leading one.
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Old 02-16-09, 06:50 PM   #3
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Check this thread
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For me Comodo is working good.
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Norton Internet Security is good but you have to configure it not to block your bittorrent client. Similarly, Kaspersky is also great.
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Old 02-16-09, 08:51 PM   #5
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I've also been using commodo with utorrent without any problems

I'm using that you are in bridge mode now.
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Old 02-16-09, 08:55 PM   #6
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As a linux user iptables does the required job for me.
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Zone Alarm Basic Firewall and Avast Home Edition (P2P Shield enabled) is the best combination of security software.
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dont worry too much about the BEST firewall cause you would confuse yourself at the end.. every firewall has its pros and cons.. different websites rank different firewalls as the best..so its best to just choose a reputed firewall like zonealarm ,comodo or any other and stick to it..
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Im lukin for some firewall that wont crash with heavy torrent downloads..
i didnt have a problem with utorrent, but pctools began crashing with vuze..
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I don't use any separate firewall...I just use the firewall in my anti virus (KIS)..
& I use VUZE....didn't face any issues till now....the downloads are very smooth...
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yeah KIS is really fine.....if u have slow system u may like to try ESET NOD smart security (antivirus+firewall)
& i will say instead of using any special firewall try to stick to one that come with anti virus pack....sometimes individual firewalls has complex settings
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Cool firewall
Zone Alarm & Bitdefender

beware of these:
avira
kaspersky
norton
avast
comodo & a lot more...
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comodo is an ancient firewall.. i thought it was well reputed.. it was a very light software.. i thought it was good!!
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Old 02-17-09, 09:33 PM   #14
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i would also recommend not to use any software firewall if you are a heavy downloader specially torrents ... windows firewall is enough ...

though u can try zone alarm firewall ... but a few settings needs to be tweaked for optimal results ..
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i would also recommend not to use any software firewall if you are a heavy downloader specially torrents ... windows firewall is enough ...
+100...i was about to said the same thing...all software firewalls are crap...windows firewall is enough for a home user..
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Windows Firewall doesnt block outbound connections from the PC. Imagine a rogue software present inside the PC. If it tries to connect to the parent server, windows firewall will be ineffective. But other software solutions will block such attempts..
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Old 02-18-09, 12:02 AM   #17
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+100...i was about to said the same thing...all software firewalls are crap...windows firewall is enough for a home user..
thanks... but i am not saying that software firewalls are crap ... they are not of much use to normal home users ... as pointed out by CTT in the above post s/w firewalls have their own significance ..
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the best with xp is sygate, the best and free with vista is comodo (with the HIPS disabled).
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Sygate was the best. But sadly Norton bought it. It can still be found with NIS.
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Sygate was the best. But sadly Norton bought it. It can still be found with NIS.

i am still using it after 4.5 years... ... the original version.
yup sad to see it go into cra** norton.
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