Win. 7 64 bit Firewall - tutorial ?


  1. JoeN
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    Win. 7 64 bit Firewall - tutorial ?


    Is there a Tutorial for setting up the Firewall that comes w/Win 7 Home Prem. ?

    or

    Is there a 3rd party Firewall, Forum members would recommend ?


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  3. Brink
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    Hello Joe,


    These may help some: :)
    In addition, the free version of Sphinx Windows 8 Firewall Control can make setting Windows Firewall with Advanced Security easier to do.
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  4. JoeN
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    Brink

    When I had XP Pro installed I used Sygate Firewall (even though it was discontinued) it did the job - but I am used to the firewall asking me to allow this or that, until I either allow or not allow permanently - I do not see that happening now with this Win. 7 firewall, I have only been asked about 1 program and I allowed it and it does show in the list as allowed - here is a screen shot of what I have set up - does it look correct or do I need to make changes - I am NOT on any network - home or public

    Thanks

    Joe
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  6. Brink
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    Looks good to me.

    Using the program I mentioned above will allow you have a lot more advanced options if needed.
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  7. JoeN
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    Is that program just to help you control the firewall settings or is it a Stand alone Firewall ??


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  8. Brink
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    It helps to make using the built-in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security easier.
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  10. JoeN
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    If I open win. 7 built in firewall > advanced settings > in overview (open windows firewall properties) > outbound tab on all (domain, private or public) > (2 choices, allow or block) allow is the default setting, if I change it to "block" will I get a nag screen every time the firewall blocks something and give me choice to change to allow or will it just block everything with no choices ?

    Never mind - after some more digging I have found the answer to the above is NO

    I do believe however that using the suggestion from Brink ( Sphinx Firewall Controller) will enable me the control I am looking for over the win. built in firewall -

    Thanks


    Joe
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  11. Brink
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    Nope. It would be blocked without notice.
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  12. JoeN
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    Brink - I installed the Win. 8 Firewall Control program (from - Sphinx) and it works just as I wanted

    Thanks for the help


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  13. Brink
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    You're most welcome Joe. I'm glad it was able to work for what you wanted. :)
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