Best free firewall


  1. love2stay
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Best free firewall


    I heard that if you are using free anti-virus, that it is better to use the free Zonealarm firewall then the WinXP firewall.

    Why is that? Is it because the Zonealarm firewall is more configurable or user friendly?
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  3. pparks1
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    It's all a matter of what type of risky situations you put yourself into. I'm not a risky user...and I use free AV (MSE) and I use the Windows firewall features and I leave UAC on. Works just fine for me, and keeps my computer running. No problems.
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  4. The Howling Wolves
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    +1 Same as PParks....Plus CCleaner and MBAM. Plus careful surfing!
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  6. G1LLY
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    I agree with PParks1 & The Howling Wolves

    Windows Firewall (WF) has come along way since XP, I no longer feel the need for third party firewall applications when using Windows 7 when it's WF does more than enough.

    But having said that, the only third party one I'd ever go back to & recommend is Comodo, in their latest version it's very simple to use & setup.

    I'm currently using MSE, MBAM, WF & CCleaner (For getting rid of junk/temp files).

    I've yet to encounter a single problem since switching to WF & MSE.
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  7. Capt.Jack Sparrow
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    Hello,

    The best one is Windows Firewall. Then follow these threads Security Basics - Windows 7 Forums Please stay out of Zone Alarm.

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  8. Hopalong X
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    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
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    Zone Alarm is not usable for most on Windows 7 64bit.
    Causes crashes and BSOD's.

    Zone Alarm has of yet to get the bugs out of their firewall to be compatible.

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  10. Francis93
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Comodo Firewall or Online Armor. Don't use ZA.
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  11. mickey megabyte
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    ultimate 64 sp1
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    windows firewall

    it's free, works well and already installed and configured.
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