Your opinion

william.stewart · 02-06-2006, 02:02 PM

On my computers I run two firewalls. The Windows Firewall that came with XP Service Pack 2, and the the firewall that came with the Vcomm System Suite 5 & 6. The two seem to exist with no apparent problems. What is your opinion? I have problems getting some software to run, but traced the problem to the Vcomm firewalls. Is the Windows firewall capable of handling the job by itself or what do I need to handle the firewall problem? Any help would be appreciated.

ebackhus · 02-06-2006, 03:31 PM

I don't use a firewall and I like it. Many would think I'm nuts but I've never been hacked and in the 13+ years I've been computing I've only had one (1) virus. If you want a good one, get a hardware firewall. Most routers include one.

Tumbleweed36 · 02-06-2006, 03:36 PM

Hi,

The problem that you will have is not running either firewall, but mainly running two at the same time. That can cause more problems than you wish or need. Just disable one of them (or delete one of them) and work with only one to help the applications you want to use to open properly.

In my Personal Opinion, I could not recommend the Windows Firewall at this stage of that program development. If you want a free one that works well, then take a look at the Zone Alarm free version. I have used it with AVG Anti-virus and never have had any problems with conflicts or getting a virus of any kind. Hey, both are free, how could you ask for more?

**johnwill** · 02-07-2006, 10:49 AM

FWIW, I don't use a software firewall on any computer here, just the router's firewall. I have a similar record, I guess it just depends on where you go and how careful you are.

02-06-2006, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
william.stewart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15 OS: win XP	Your opinion On my computers I run two firewalls. The Windows Firewall that came with XP Service Pack 2, and the the firewall that came with the Vcomm System Suite 5 & 6. The two seem to exist with no apparent problems. What is your opinion? I have problems getting some software to run, but traced the problem to the Vcomm firewalls. Is the Windows firewall capable of handling the job by itself or what do I need to handle the firewall problem? Any help would be appreciated.

02-06-2006, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,271 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	I don't use a firewall and I like it. Many would think I'm nuts but I've never been hacked and in the 13+ years I've been computing I've only had one (1) virus. If you want a good one, get a hardware firewall. Most routers include one. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

02-06-2006, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi, The problem that you will have is not running either firewall, but mainly running two at the same time. That can cause more problems than you wish or need. Just disable one of them (or delete one of them) and work with only one to help the applications you want to use to open properly. In my Personal Opinion, I could not recommend the Windows Firewall at this stage of that program development. If you want a free one that works well, then take a look at the Zone Alarm free version. I have used it with AVG Anti-virus and never have had any problems with conflicts or getting a virus of any kind. Hey, both are free, how could you ask for more? __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 02-06-2006 at 03:38 PM.

02-07-2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	FWIW, I don't use a software firewall on any computer here, just the router's firewall. I have a similar record, I guess it just depends on where you go and how careful you are. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience