Good firewall program?

ignatzatsonic said:

Why would it be important if the Windows Firewall (or any other firewall) controlled outbound connections if it successfully prevented inbound connections? If a firewall needs to protect against outbound, then it has been compromised by definition.

I'm just asking. Maybe there is a reason.

I did this on XP. I had an Illegal copy of Photoshop CS3. However, I could not let it connect to the activation server/ update server. So I blocked the outbound connection, problem solved. Also, if you have a virus or something that slips in, my firewall will ask if I want to allow it access to the internet. Outbound control as well as inbound control is a very good idea.

BTW, I dont have photoshop anymore... I figured I would not install it and risk getting my key deactivated and whatnot. Now I use GIMP

As stated mostly if you use PIRATED - Illegal software then YES you would need a FIREWALL to stop OUTBOUND CONNECTIONS.
since we do not condone the use of ILLEGAL software.
OTHER THAN MICROSOFT FIREWALL WOULD NOT BE NEEDED.

ignatzatsonic said:

Why would it be important if the Windows Firewall (or any other firewall) controlled outbound connections if it successfully prevented inbound connections? If a firewall needs to protect against outbound, then it has been compromised by definition.

I'm just asking. Maybe there is a reason.

yes there is, you can get spyware even if your firewall does it´s job, if you download and install some "bad" software, you might get fx. spyware into your PC.

blocking outgoing connections then stops fx. a spyware from "calling home" after it has stolen your private information: passwords, codes to your bank / creditcard etc.

I'm using comodo firewall pro and the windows firewall is enabled too, it was disabled. Comodo would have enabled? If I disable will be sending me security alerts all the time even with comodo activated and in comodo says it all working. Have a way to configure that I have another monitoring program as it had in xp? Thanks. :)

hi !

i don´t understand what you mean, but don´t run 2 firewalls, that´s a bad idea.

Just a thought - is Comodo´s LeakTest showing the window's firewall in a bad light so you purchase their product?

I've been a Zonealarm (free) user for years, but now use the firewall that is part of Windows 7 with no problems so far.

Personally I avoid any software with the name Norton ever since their excellent DOS software. I find it tries to take over your machine and can be difficult to control and remove.