Question about Comodo Firewall and Windows Firewall

[poobla5]

Hi and thanks for viewing this thread. I hope you can help me!
I have a few questions which I will number and I hope you can answer them in detail, as it would be much appreciated. (I am using W7 64-Bit)

1. Is Comodo Firewall reccomended? (I am using it currently but am unsure, as I have heard about some scandals pertaining to Comodo, but wanted to get your opinions) and what are other, perhaps better alternatives if there are any?

2. Should I run Comodo Firewall or any other firewall with Windows Firewall on?

3. Why does Windows Firewall have a "Domain Profile" with the firewall turned on, but a "Private Profile" with it turned off?

4. What is the advantage of using the option to join Comodo's custom DNS server when installing the firewall?

Any other insight or help you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your help!

 

[mitchell64]

Hallo poobla;

Your question in regard to alternatives have a look at this;

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/75541-free-software-firewalls-windows-7-a.html

question 2; you should not run a third party firewall & windows firewall at the same time

question 3; I don't know about question 3

question 4; I tried Comodo DNS & could not get Windows Update to connect to the server

You may find this link helpful as well;

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/82104-how-firewall-works-simplified-version.html

 

[Phone Man]

I use Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software and like it. It uses the same interface to the kernel that Windows Firewall uses. It reads Windows Firewall settings when installed and copies them. It has a simple interface and will prompt you when ever a program wants to connect to the internet and you can then allow or deny. You can also leave Windows Firewall turned on if you wish.
I also use OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security for my DNS service and it has some built in security.

Both of these are FREE also.

Jim

 

[freaky88]

same as mitchell, i used to use comodo dns and cant seem to connect to anything

 

[polarbear]

I use Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software and like it. It uses the same interface to the kernel that Windows Firewall uses. It reads Windows Firewall settings when installed and copies them. It has a simple interface and will prompt you when ever a program wants to connect to the internet and you can then allow or deny. You can also leave Windows Firewall turned on if you wish.
I also use OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security for my DNS service and it has some built in security.

Both of these are FREE also.

Jim

As posted above... Windows 7 Firewall Control has been great to date and I would also recommend it... GL

 

[freaky88]

I use Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software and like it. It uses the same interface to the kernel that Windows Firewall uses. It reads Windows Firewall settings when installed and copies them. It has a simple interface and will prompt you when ever a program wants to connect to the internet and you can then allow or deny. You can also leave Windows Firewall turned on if you wish.
I also use OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security for my DNS service and it has some built in security.

Both of these are FREE also.

Jim

As posted above... Windows 7 Firewall Control has been great to date and I would also recommend it... GL

i tried it, restarted my computer and my connection was terminated, i couldnt open W7FWC

 

[poobla5]

I use Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software and like it. It uses the same interface to the kernel that Windows Firewall uses. It reads Windows Firewall settings when installed and copies them. It has a simple interface and will prompt you when ever a program wants to connect to the internet and you can then allow or deny. You can also leave Windows Firewall turned on if you wish.
I also use OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security for my DNS service and it has some built in security.

Both of these are FREE also.

Jim

I dont understand. Firstly, what are the advantages of this Firewall control and why not just use windows firewall on its own?

Also, how does this OpenDNS increase security and how does it work?

 

[Phone Man]

Window 7 Firewall Control has a simpler interface. By default it blocks all outgoing traffic and asks what you want to do and it sets the rule. The paid version also has more controls you can set.
OpenDNS has a Phishing blocking feature and a Parental Control feature. Recently added protection for a flaw called DNS Binding. Go to their web sites and look them over, then decide what to use.

Jim

 

[poobla5]

Howcome when I go to the default windows firewall, it says firefox is blocked for inbound connections, but it works fine? Also, how come there are like 5 entries for each program in windows firewall?

 

[mw2]

try ZoneAlarm Firewall

its really good and most trusted program!

 

[DarkEnergy]

Go with Comodo Firewall imo it's the best firewall and most reviews rate it as the best.

Just disable Windows Firewall, and if you want disable the Windows Firewall service.

Comodo gives you much better control over programs and if you set it up right it can be a lot more secure- and it's fast and clean.

I personally use the Firewall only without any of the advanced HIPS- too many annoying messages I don't need

 

[Barman58]

Just to go back to question 3 of the original post

Windows firewall has a number of firewall pre-sets for different usage scenarios, such as Home, Domain, (work), or public, (Coffee Shop Etc.).

This settings mirror the Network types in The Network and Sharing Centre, by selecting the network type in The Network and Sharing Centre you automatically select the related firewall pre-set. This allows you to have the firewall on in a public network but off in a home network.

I would class Comodo firewall as highly recommended with the proviso that you take time to fully understand it's operation as it is more complex and powerful than many others.

Saying this if you are running behind a modern router with NAT then the windows firewall is adequate

 

[DarkEnergy]

Windows firewall is adequate if you're behind a router, in actual fact you don't even need a software firewall really, but Comodo lets you block certain apps easily, and you can block access to certain ports e.g. Torrent programs below port 1025 and block IPs rather than just allowing all connections from a program

 

[Borg 386]

I recently d/l ed & installed Comodo firewall. From what I'm seeing, it is a good firewall, but it has many settings that can be confusing in some instances.

I personally prefer something that gives you control over individual programs and if they are allowed to access the net.

If you would like to fully investigate all the features of Comodo Firewall, I suggest you d/l this document and read through it. It is a detailed explanation of all the settings and how to configure them.

http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/Comodo_Internet_Security_User_Guide.pdf

 

[DarkEnergy]

To block an application from accessing the internet with Comodo is easy- Click the Comodo tray icon, click firewall, then click define a new blocked applicaton

 

[Barman58]

The best tip for Comodo is to set it in training mode for a day or three when first installed and use the system as normal.

this cuts out a lot of pop-ups when using the system day to day

 

[madtownidiot]

There's nothing wrong with Comodo. Zone alarm is also fairly good, but I stopped using it a few years ago because Comodo is better, IMO. Whichever one you choose, be sure to disable the windows firewall to avoid conflicts

 

[bandit2006]

try ZoneAlarm Firewall

its really good and most trusted program!

Agree..