Thread: firewalls available for use

i would like to know if there are any other firewalls available besides the
default - window's firewall ?

there are actually several firewalls available, both commercial and free.
U can try comodo firewall.

can anybody suggest me any other firewall other than commodo or Zone Alarm ?

Originally Posted by ngbh

i would like to know if there are any other firewalls available besides the
default - window's firewall ?

There are a no of free firewall which are so good at doing their job. Prominent names are Comodo and Zone alarm. Both are free. I use Zonealarm free.

sygate, before it was taken over by symantec, was a very good one.
but the revised version is useless.
If u can get the earlier version from someone, go for it.

Originally Posted by newprouser

can anybody suggest me any other firewall other than commodo or Zone Alarm ?

Ashampoo, Sygate, Outpost.

I use Zone Alarm.....its good !!

Originally Posted by meetdilip

There are a no of free firewall which are so good at doing their job. Prominent names are Comodo and Zone alarm. Both are free. I use Zonealarm free.

true they are free, but they r becoming too bloated these days, esp commodo with AV n stupid toolbars. SAdly i'm still using it coz of no other good options.

Try Sygate or Zonealarm. Once tried Ashampoo out of curiosity, it is ok.

Originally Posted by newprouser

true they are free, but they r becoming too bloated these days, esp commodo with AV n stupid toolbars. SAdly i'm still using it coz of no other good options.

you dont have to install the toolbars!!There are just optional add-ons

Originally Posted by superprash2003

you dont have to install the toolbars!!There are just optional add-ons

Yes , yes I do that (meaning i remove the tick mark). but a security company using adware doesn't convey a good image, thats all....

true.. but if it was something like in zonealaram then i think its fine.. cause they are providing an award winning firewall software for FREE , i think they deserve to add toolbar links..

i've come across weroot desktop firewall...giving it a try soon...

adobe updater was accessing the internet freely while i had blocked it in sygate! i'm gonna shift soon now... i think sygate has found the end of the road now. its been 4 years!

Originally Posted by newprouser

can anybody suggest me any other firewall other than commodo or Zone Alarm ?

Freeware Firewall Software

1. Comodo
2. Zone Alarm
3. Online Armour
4. Outpost Firewall
5. Ashampoo FireWall
6. Sygate Personal Firewall
7. PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition

thanks archer

Best Firewall 10 Top Firewall Best 2009

Good work

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Good work

where is your Good one
Just kidding Bro!

Originally Posted by Rlove

where is your Good one
Just kidding Bro!

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Which one do you like ?

For one thing Good one!
for many you have to count all & say Good <the number>!
Agar kuch nahi samza to
Good Work

well webroot one was very complicated... i've decided the ultimate solution: Not use an outbound firewall at all :w00t:

Some reasons why: In all the time i have been using these firewalls (more than 4 yrs), i have just had to block access to a malicious application just once. And i dont even know whether it was successful in blocking that app. This app made its way to the comp due to my own ignorance too.

Most of the times they just cause problems with other applications.

and i dont have any applications that i need to block from phoning home.

Having a HIPS installed along with an antivirus is probably the most that is needed. Already am behind a router and have windows firewall enabled as well so am now just gonna take it easy and stop wasting my time on these firewalls. :thumbup:


Peace!

It will be wise to use a firewall. Especially if you are a frequent downloader using torrents.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

It will be wise to use a firewall. Especially if you are a frequent downloader using torrents.

i use only limewire no torrents from a week!
& dont have any firewall shall i need?

Nowadays firewall is no luxury.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

It will be wise to use a firewall. Especially if you are a frequent downloader using torrents.

u mean to say if i download software (pirated) or executables from torrents, which i do not. hence i've managed to remain clean.