marmite Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 At home everything goes through a Vigor 2800G Security Router ... wonderful little bit of kit. It's a bit old now, but still feature-packed. Software firewall varies - a mix of Zone Alarm free (long-standing fan ... pity it's gotten so bloated) and XP built-in. Though not on the same machine obviously . I tried Comodo free once and that was awesome ... but I couldn't afford to employ someone to keep it configured properly . I uninstalled it in the end because it was such a pain to look after - but for a free product the control and flexibility were amazing. Quite fancy trying Smoothwall at some point ... if ever I get an old PC I can build it on ... and the time, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'm behind my Linksys router's firewall, and Sunbelt Personal Firewall on my Windows XP machine, and Kerio Personal Firewall on my Windows 2000 machine. All three firewalls pass GRC's ShieldsUp port test with a full stealth rating. Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireryone Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Since using the Windows 7RC, I've been happy with the built in Firewall + common sense. I could enable the router as well but haven't got around to playing around with it. fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Strife Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 @ DennisD and Andavari you guys actually use window firewall yikes... I have a avg 9's firewall as well as a router (which has a built in firewall) i disabled my windows firewall since that thing doesn't stop anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 i disabled my windows firewall since that thing doesn't stop anything. Not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravisunny2 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Comodo shows me the IP address of intruders. Then I check with http-://whatismyip-com/ to identify the person messing with my PC. Any suggestions of a firewall that can directly disply the identity of the site trying to get into my system ? Certa Bonum Certamen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I hate Comodo it's the most paranoid piece of junk I've ever installed on a friend's computer and for some reason was a total pain for uninstalling too. When I used to run Windows 95 I had Tiny Personal Firewall v2.0.15 (and XP SP2 compatible) it had a nice and simple interface to allow disallow applications with additional MD5 signature checks and a GUI network connection viewer tool similar to Sysinternals TCPView. You could also create rules based on Protocol i.e. TCP, UDP, ICMP and decided what port range, IP range would have permissions and which direction e.g. in / out / both. As a free Firewall this was the best thing I've ever used and so configurable it was a dream when compared to the likes of ZoneAlarm. When TPF turned commercial with version 3.x everything changed it was utter bloatware / system hijacking rubbish my friend installed a cracked copy with keygen, he got so pissed off with it trashing his system he put the free version back on lol. I understand there was a split with some of the coders so TPF 2.x became Kerio Personal Firewall which had an identical interface. After a few years Kerio was bought out by Sunbelt and thus Sunbelt Personal Firewall was born - http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/home-home-o...sonal-firewall/ I've used Sunbelt for a few years on XP but like many security applications then tend to knock your system performance down a bit so after I bought my wireless router I uninstalled it since I had no need for incoming network protection. btw: Kerio and TPF2.x can still be downloaded from http://www.oldversion.com/ I will say that as freeware Firewall XP and Vista compatible this is an excellent and highly recommended product. Richard S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ident Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 whats wrong with windows firewall? I cant stand firewall software. No fate but what we make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldog9 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Time to post the rules I use with CIS. 67, 68, 135, 137, 138, 139, 445, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1433, 1434, 1900, 2869, 3389, 4899, 5000 Blocked. The End. EDIT: 1024-1030 I block incoming only. Outgoing 1024-1030 is allowed. EDIT #2: I also block all ICMP except frag needed and time exceeded. Also block every single Windows XP process from any in/out. The internet - Where men are men, women are men and children are FBI agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted February 28, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 28, 2010 Tried quite a few Firewalls, and have always returned to Windows own. (XP) For inbound protection, it doesn't get any better IMHO. If you must have the two way thing, then that's it's only negative. Wouldn't change now, and have given up totally trying other firewalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k37chup Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hardware firewall is my main defense with Comodo mostly to control outbound. Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertwigs Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Software firewalls are a good choice for single computers, and they work well with Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. (Windows Vista and Windows XP both have a built-in firewall, so an additional firewall is not necessary.)Software firewalls are also available from other software companies. spam link in sig removed and member banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarenlainey Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I am using a Router/software firewall combination with AVG on XP for years with no infections even on the most dangerous websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenchoker Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 What type of firewall do you use? I use the firewall that came with "Avira" security suite. I have had no problems.I used to use "Tiny" firewall it worked fine.Comodo,Zone Alarm,Kerio which now is owned by "Sunbelt" have all worked nicely for me. Regards Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora96 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 My Firewall is Windows Firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 The Windows firewall is so basic that in my opinion it's not even worthy to be called a firewall. It's only function is to prevent unauthorised incoming traffic it cannot prevent outbound access. If your machine was infected by malware or a trojan downloader there would be nothing to stop it. Richard S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted July 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2010 In xp it is possible to set up the firewall to offer more than the default protection http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=218517 Same with Vista http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=239750 In windows 7 it's more advanced anyway. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 The Windows firewall is so basic that in my opinion it's not even worthy to be called a firewall. It's only function is to prevent unauthorised incoming traffic it cannot prevent outbound access. If your machine was infected by malware or a trojan downloader there would be nothing to stop it. Richard S. If the machine is infected, the malware could add itself to the firewall's exceptions...don't you think ? Besides, the Vista/7 firewall is much, much, much more than the XP one. You can do everything you'll ever need to do - even though the GUI wasn't designed for normal people. Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSatinStain Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 What type of firewall do you use? Linksys WRT54G2 V1,240 mhz processor, 8 mb ram, and 2 mb flash, Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall, Internet Policy Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering 128 Bits Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.45 saint satin stain Qui bibit, dormit; qui dormit, non peccat; qui non peccat, sanctus est; ergo qui bibit sanctus est. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faridasadov Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Comodo rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunerz Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Using Comodo for Win7, Windows Firewall for WinXP machines, all behind a router firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trium Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 zonealarm, but not a new version. Versions of CCleaner Cloud; Introduction Ccleaner Cloud; Ccleaner-->System-Requirements; Ccleaner FAQ´s; Ccleaner builds; Scheduling Ccleaner Free Es ist möglich, keine Fehler zu machen und dennoch zu verlieren. Das ist kein Zeichen von Schwäche. Das ist das Leben -> "Picard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoeRayMe Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Netgear Modem/Router and ZA V7 free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.anonymous Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Comodo, I had Zonealarm many years before, worked good, but for me it failed since the last 2-3years, and as I got windows 7 I got unexplained bluescreens, over help from a different forum only was I finally able to get the answer, it was Zonealarm bugging with my 64bit version of Windows(over googling apparantly I found out this only happens at a certain RAM-size and only in 64bit systems under certain conditions). Also I got recommended comodo there, which i happily use until today, as soon as zonealarm was de-installed. Since then my system has been free of stuff. Pros are beneath security, still an easy use, and on top a build in sandbox extra. But yeah here the cons: Which is quite bothersome to configurate, it tends to open programms you dont want in the sandbox, and somehow ignores excpetions sometimes. And the only other Con is: When first installing, be ready to get massive of new questions you must allow, however again a reason I love comodo: You can make it remember the decision, this only works for this programm and this rule, for example when you update you will always be questioned, its the same old trusted file, but its a new and different request then the old one. But it is indeed a small nuisance when you install it for the first time, until it learned the rules for the programms and your system. Comodo provided me personally at least with excellent results overall, and im happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodles Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Comodo Firewall: Safe Mode / Sandbox Disabled / Defense+ Disabled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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