Which Firewall do you think is the best?

I am in the market for a new firewall. I was using outpost but I want something new any ideas??

I been using XP firewall for a long time with no problems.

I still use sygate personal firewall. It was bought by symantec, but you can still download the old free version. I like it because it has a clean straight foreward design without vague "zones" or big goofy buttons. I'm not sure how current it is.

I use Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS), all in one: antivirus and firewall.
I think it is the best.

Agnitum Outpost Firewall, without question.

Theres also another thread about this, too: http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/softw...irewall-133748

@Detale your avatar sees to disagree.

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Originally Posted by stam

I use Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS), all in one: antivirus and firewall.
I think it is the best.

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Me too , version 6.0.1.411

I'm also looking for a new firewall.

I've been using Outpost, but recently it's been being a ****.

It will suddenly decide to block all my connections inbound and outbound because it thinks they are Ethernet attacks.

It's been happening ever since I've set up a crossover cable to hook up my xbox.

It thinks that the xbox is some sort of intruder.

But I'm not asking for help, I'm getting rid of it. I'm just sharing my personal experience.

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Originally Posted by Chame1eon

I still use sygate personal firewall. It was bought by symantec, but you can still download the old free version. I like it because it has a clean straight foreward design without vague "zones" or big goofy buttons. I'm not sure how current it is.

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Same here, Sygate Personal Firewall FTW! :)

I thought Sygate doesn't get new definitions since the takeover?

I was reading a topic on Firewall testing and came across this site :

http://www.matousec.com/projects/win...p#result-table



I don't trust alot of these independent testers but it has me wondering about Comodo Firewall . :huh:

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Originally Posted by peat moss

I don't trust alot of these independent testers but it has me wondering about Comodo Firewall . :huh:

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I saw something over at nsane about Comodo. :huh: Might be worth checking out after it gains a 'lil more popularity.

If anyone has any reviews/experience, by all means post. :D

Use a hardware firewall (router) for inbound attacks and Zonealarm for control of outbound traffic.

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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

Use a hardware firewall (router) for inbound attacks

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I forgot about routers...:ermm: Do they really help that much tho'? I'm behind one, really cause I've always heard of its firewall stuff.

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Comodo Personal Firewall is a kick-ass free firewall. It keeps hackers out and tricky unauthorized programs off the Internet. And it resists being terminated. It works as well as all but the best for-pay firewalls—and did I mention it's free?

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Blocks attacks from outside. Controls which programs can access the Internet or network. Recognizes known safe programs. Blocks malware-style leak tests. Resists termination by malware-style techniques.

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Initial bombardment of program-control confirmation pop-ups can be annoying—as with most firewalls.

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Originally Posted by stam

I use Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS), all in one: antivirus and firewall.
I think it is the best.

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Me too , version 6.0.1.411

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I am using the same and confirm its the best.

hmm im still using sygate myself

Here's some test results from major firewall apps: http://www.matousec.com/projects/win...ts-results.php

i recommend Agnitum Outpost Firewall

New (free) kid on the block: http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
Based on Look 'n Stop.
Maybe worth a try.

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Originally Posted by nostalgia

New (free) kid on the block: http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
Based on Look 'n Stop.
Maybe worth a try.

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I liked Look n stop but it worked too bloody well , hard to config . :ermm: I'm tyring out Comodo what a pain to set rules as well .


Found this to help set up your firewall with Utorrent . :)



http://portforward.com/english/route...outerindex.htm

win XP SP2

firewall is really good

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Originally Posted by faresalandlos

win XP SP2

firewall is really good

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:pinch: :no:

Could somebody please make a poll.

Can anyone tell me the number of intrusions you had before you had firewall protection and also why do you think the M$ built-in firewall is shit?

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Originally Posted by faresalandlos

win XP SP2

firewall is really good

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:pinch: :no:

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Originally Posted by Busyman™

why do you think the M$ built-in firewall is shit?

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Cause it is half-ass. Look at some firewall tests, it just lacks full coverage and features. Also, firewall hits...hmmm...I've had like one or two probably started by malware long ago when I wasn't too bright and I was click crazy. Not to mention horny. :happy: Anways, I still want to manage/monitor what's comin' in and what's goin' out. Also, wasn't there some webworm that infected unprotected systems by just being connected to teh World Wide Web? Sasser, was it?

You're not saying firewalls are uneccesary are you? :O

just to add. zone alarm 7 just came out and i'll prob test it out this weekend.

also, maybe someone can confirm this in "this" thread. if u shut off zone alarm (not uninstall. just right click the icon in sys tray to disable it for some given time.) will windows firewall take over or will u be firewallless until u turn zone alarm back on? hopefully i can get an answer to this, but by this weekend i'll try to figure this out myself for i will be trying za7.

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will windows firewall take over or will u be firewallless until u turn zone alarm back on?

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You have to manually control Windows Firewall for the most part. If it's already on then its on, but if its off its off. It doesn't automatically click in.

Is that what you're asking? :ermm:

Also, a side note: If WinXP Security Center is active it should notify you that there is no active firewall, AV, etc. by a balloon tip in the systray thus giving you the option to tick WinXP SP2 firewall on. I have this disabled cause I moniter my own shyt, so...:happy:

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Originally Posted by Busyman™

Can anyone tell me the number of intrusions you had before you had firewall protection and also why do you think the M$ built-in firewall is shit?

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The honest truth Busy , is I judge my firewall by what it lets out not what it lets in . I could be happy with any firewall on the market I think if config. properly . :dabs:

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Originally Posted by mr. nails

just to add. zone alarm 7 just came out and i'll prob test it out this weekend.

also, maybe someone can confirm this in "this" thread. if u shut off zone alarm (not uninstall. just right click the icon in sys tray to disable it for some given time.) will windows firewall take over or will u be firewallless until u turn zone alarm back on? hopefully i can get an answer to this, but by this weekend i'll try to figure this out myself for i will be trying za7.

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I'm trying ZoneAlarm 7.0.302.000. It seems very similar to the previous 6.5.737 that I was using. :)

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Originally Posted by mr. nails

will windows firewall take over or will u be firewallless until u turn zone alarm back on?

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You have to manually control Windows Firewall for the most part. If it's already on then its on, but if its off its off. It doesn't automatically click in.

Is that what you're asking? :ermm:

Also, a side note: If WinXP Security Center is active it should notify you that there is no active firewall, AV, etc. by a balloon tip in the systray thus giving you the option to tick WinXP SP2 firewall on. I have this disabled cause I moniter my own shyt, so...:happy:

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lol, what i'm asking is... if u install zone alarm it will override windows' firewall. zone alarm is now ur firewall and windows' turned off. if u tempararily turn za off will windows' firewall kick back in? or are u now firewallless?

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Originally Posted by Hairbautt

You have to manually control Windows Firewall for the most part. If it's already on then its on, but if its off its off. It doesn't automatically click in.

Is that what you're asking? :ermm:

Also, a side note: If WinXP Security Center is active it should notify you that there is no active firewall, AV, etc. by a balloon tip in the systray thus giving you the option to tick WinXP SP2 firewall on. I have this disabled cause I moniter my own shyt, so...:happy:

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lol, what i'm asking is... if u install zone alarm it will override windows' firewall. zone alarm is now ur firewall and windows' turned off. if u tempararily turn za off will windows' firewall kick back in? or are u now firewallless?

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You will be without firewall.

Windows firewall would have to be turned back on manually.

ok, cool. seems like to much trouble to me. reason for the question is za works GREAT, but i ALWAYS seem to have problems with it with online gaming. seems to disrupt my latency (actually more so with just CSS overall. maybe steam just don't like za?). maybe za7 fixes this. also, zapro was even worse than the free version with my problem.

I you're a real control freak get Sygate. Unfortunately it isn't compatible with Vista and i don't think it will be anytime soon cuz of the take-over; (damn you Symantec!!).

I tried many firewalls and always returned to my good old ZONEALARM PRO. It's easy to configure and got very good ratings for security (in many test/comparsions). And that's all I need.

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Originally Posted by mr. nails

Windows firewall would have to be turned back on manually.

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I find the windows POS kicks itself in whenever it wants! I disable it and its off a few days and when I look again it pops its ugly little head out!!! errr should scap that useless thing from windows as it just takes up space!

Zone Alarm Security Suite 6.5 has a great firewall, i have yet to have a problem with it

ZoneAlarm was OK for a bit... but McAfee uses less resources on my system.

I use zone alarm and never had problems :P

I used Zonealarm but now I use Kasperky Internet Security, it has both Firewall and Antivirus.