Recommend Free Firewall

winnseven7 · 23 Dec 2016

Hello
Looking for a free firewall, that is proven trouble free , no bsod etc and bloatware /ad free. I do like pop up that zone alarm has with name of program ex: ksjhffjkfkfk_StealYourFiles.exe wants access to internet , as this is most likely not a good thing to allow access. I talked with zonealarm live support and read some of the forum posts and concluded zonealarm has big problems so that ones off my list. Anyone have actual experience with a free firewall that is proven good and one that I won't regret installing?
thanks

fireberd · 23 Dec 2016

I use the built in Windows Firewall, along with the Free Microsoft Antivirus and Malwarebytes.

indianacarnie · 23 Dec 2016

About the same here, I use 10's built in firewall. Its light and seems to work very well. I use Panda free a/v though.

DavidE · 23 Dec 2016

Take a look at TinyWall.
TinyWall - A free, lightweight and non-intrusive firewall

It's not a firewall, it's an interface to the Windows firewall.
Here's a quote from that link

TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into modern Windows systems.

I've never used it, just read about it.
I use Windows built in firewall and my router firewall.

jadinolf · 23 Dec 2016

I'm using Zone Alarm FREE firewall on Windows 10.

Seems to work O.K. but I am no expert.

Layback Bear · 23 Dec 2016

I use the built in Windows 7 Firewall and always have. No muss, no fuss and no popups. If that firewall doesn't work, me or my systems can't tell. It just works.

Jack

winnseven7 · 24 Dec 2016

Thank you everyone for your input!

DavidE said:

I use Windows built in firewall and my router firewall.

I wasn't aware routers have firewalls? I have an old linksys not wireless.
And does windows firewall notify you of suspicious activity or ?
thanks!

Lady Fitzgerald · 24 Dec 2016

I've been using Zone Alarm for years and have yet to have any problems with it.

DavidE · 24 Dec 2016

winnseven7 said:

Thank you everyone for your input!

DavidE said:

I use Windows built in firewall and my router firewall.

I wasn't aware routers have firewalls? I have an old linksys not wireless.
And does windows firewall notify you of suspicious activity or ?
thanks!

You can google for router firewall and get a lot of hits.
Here's a couple of articles i found that might help:

Do I Need a Firewall if I Have a Router?

How to Enable Your Wireless Router's Built-in Firewall

RoasterMen · 24 Dec 2016

I use Windows Firewall and mbam