What's the best free firewall

sooners95 · 10-28-2004, 10:54 AM

I run windows XP professional with SP2 and also use outlook express 2003. Here lately I have been having problems with the free version of zone alarm. Sometimes I have to disable it to launch the internet explorer and it also fails my send/recieve when checking my email, either I have te restart my computer or disable zonealarm. What's the best firewall out there that's free and easy to use, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

**kodi** · 10-28-2004, 01:12 PM

You already have the best. You need to reset your settings or even remove and reinstall.

**jgvernonco** · 10-28-2004, 01:13 PM

I agree completely.

Volt-Schwibe · 10-28-2004, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sooners95

I run windows XP professional with SP2 and also use outlook express 2003. Here lately I have been having problems with the free version of zone alarm. Sometimes I have to disable it to launch the internet explorer and it also fails my send/recieve when checking my email, either I have te restart my computer or disable zonealarm. What's the best firewall out there that's free and easy to use, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

i have already heard of this problem from SP2...

make sure that XP's own lame *** firewall is off, it will cause all sorts of problems with other firewalls.

but, i agree 100% also, it doesnt get any better than ZoneAlarm...

if you are having problems with it, something else must be the cause.
(99.99% of problems with firewalls are caused by incorrect settings.)

GRÖLL · 10-29-2004, 04:12 AM

Free firewall — BlackIce — Download at CNET's Download.com .

Other software -

Webroot SpySweeper killer anti-spyware!
Google's searchbar blocks popups real well...

—GRÖLL

sooners95 · 10-29-2004, 08:31 AM

Thanks all, I think I'll uninstall zone alarm and try it again. Does anyone have any info or links on how to configure zone alarm correctly so I don't get the same problems.
Thanks

**superflysmith** · 10-29-2004, 10:11 AM

I use sygate but zone alarm is good too. Why are you using IE though? Use firefox or maxthon.

sooners95 · 10-29-2004, 01:08 PM

Is firefox better than IE, I downloaded it but when I go to my online school campus firefox seems to run a little bit slower then IE on that site.

Lyric24 · 10-29-2004, 08:46 PM

Sygate is pretty good if you ask me. Never tried Zone-Alarm though (Unfortunately). If you're looking for a good substitute for IE, I'd suggest Opera . It is or Was one of the fastest acclaimed web browsers.

I'd suggest leaving IE on the computer as well though, as some sites still only work with IE installed.

If you need a good free anti-virus, I would most definitely suggest Panda Titanium Anti-Virus.. it kicks tush :-D

brainiac · 10-31-2004, 06:49 PM

I use Sygate and it works well for me. Shields Up returned a scan on my machine as running in full steath mode, and I have had no problems with it. I am really fond of Avast as an antivirus. It found and cured things that Norton let get by and then let them run. Personal opinions.

sbcyahoo_agent · 11-03-2004, 11:11 PM

kerio personal and outpost are some of the other firewalls out there if ya dont want to use zonealarm

http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html
http://www.agnitum.com/download/outpostfree.html

as far as the browser wars.. i go for mozilla firefox even if its version 1

another thing, most routers and some modems have pre-installed firewalls

10-28-2004, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
sooners95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 43 OS: XP	What's the best free firewall I run windows XP professional with SP2 and also use outlook express 2003. Here lately I have been having problems with the free version of zone alarm. Sometimes I have to disable it to launch the internet explorer and it also fails my send/recieve when checking my email, either I have te restart my computer or disable zonealarm. What's the best firewall out there that's free and easy to use, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

10-28-2004, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 6,580 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate, XP Professional My System	You already have the best. You need to reset your settings or even remove and reinstall. __________________ Brian

10-28-2004, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,957 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	I agree completely. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

10-29-2004, 04:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
GRÖLL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: baltimore, maryland [usa] Posts: 1 OS: winXP	BlackIce Free firewall — BlackIce — Download at CNET's Download.com . Other software - Webroot SpySweeper killer anti-spyware! Google's searchbar blocks popups real well... —GRÖLL

10-29-2004, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
superflysmith An American Hero and Moderator, The Conversation Pit. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,576 OS: XP PRO	I use sygate but zone alarm is good too. Why are you using IE though? Use firefox or maxthon. __________________ "Some people go their whole life wondering if they ever made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem." Bush made the Packers lose

10-29-2004, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
sooners95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Thanks all, I think I'll uninstall zone alarm and try it again. Does anyone have any info or links on how to configure zone alarm correctly so I don't get the same problems. Thanks

10-29-2004, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
sooners95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 43 OS: XP	Is firefox better than IE, I downloaded it but when I go to my online school campus firefox seems to run a little bit slower then IE on that site.

10-29-2004, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lyric24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 11 OS: XP	Firewall Sygate is pretty good if you ask me. Never tried Zone-Alarm though (Unfortunately). If you're looking for a good substitute for IE, I'd suggest Opera . It is or Was one of the fastest acclaimed web browsers. I'd suggest leaving IE on the computer as well though, as some sites still only work with IE installed. If you need a good free anti-virus, I would most definitely suggest Panda Titanium Anti-Virus.. it kicks tush :-D __________________ " When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realised that The Lord doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to forgive me. " /Emo Phillips

10-31-2004, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
brainiac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central IL Posts: 16 OS: XPPro/Fedora/Mandrake	I use Sygate and it works well for me. Shields Up returned a scan on my machine as running in full steath mode, and I have had no problems with it. I am really fond of Avast as an antivirus. It found and cured things that Norton let get by and then let them run. Personal opinions.

11-03-2004, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
sbcyahoo_agent Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 27 OS: XP Pro	hmmÜ kerio personal and outpost are some of the other firewalls out there if ya dont want to use zonealarm http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html http://www.agnitum.com/download/outpostfree.html as far as the browser wars.. i go for mozilla firefox even if its version 1 another thing, most routers and some modems have pre-installed firewalls __________________ again, thank ya for choosing SBC Internet Services... and may the FORCE be with ya ÜÜÜ now playing Battle Realms, Warcraft III, NBA Live 2005 and Need For Speed Underground weepeeÜ