firewalls

Jmoney3457 · 03-27-2006, 02:37 PM

which of these 4 have best protection/features/or even the best overall.. wich 1 do u recommend?
ZoneAlarm
Avast Antivirus/Firewall
Tiny Personal Firewall
OutPost Firewall

**Glaswegian** · 03-27-2006, 02:46 PM

Hi

I use, and have always used ZA. I've heard good things about the Tiny firewall but that's about it.

Perhaps I'm just used to ZA that it's second nature to me, but I've never been infected yet (touch wood

).

Have a look here to test your firewall and for some general info.

http://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2

Geekgirl · 03-27-2006, 03:25 PM

ZoneAlarm .....dont need a reason

Jmoney3457 · 03-27-2006, 09:26 PM

thx 4 the reply guys.. but b4 i choose wich 1.. have you guys seen this firewall before http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8132,00.asp#--sygate..& also is there a website that does a side by side or some sort of comparison on various free FW's

**Glaswegian** · 03-28-2006, 05:13 AM

Hi

Have a look here

http://grc.com/lt/scoreboard.htm

http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1750

Jmoney3457 · 03-28-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glaswegian

Hi

Have a look here

http://grc.com/lt/scoreboard.htm

http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1750

thx 4 the sites glas.. just 1 quickie.. would you go w/ sygate or ZA? those r the 2 ive narrowed down & also should i disable xp built in firewall before installing aftermarket FW?

**Glaswegian** · 03-28-2006, 11:18 AM

Hi Jm

I guess it's a bit like TJ said - ZA - what else? That's my own personal choice - it's really up to you in the end.

And yes, disable XPs firewall - it only monitors inbound traffic anyway. Two firewalls together will not work.

Jmoney3457 · 03-29-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glaswegian

Hi Jm

I guess it's a bit like TJ said - ZA - what else? That's my own personal choice - it's really up to you in the end.

And yes, disable XPs firewall - it only monitors inbound traffic anyway. Two firewalls together will not work.

rite on glas thx 4 the info mate!

03-27-2006, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jmoney3457 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 56 OS: XP	firewalls which of these 4 have best protection/features/or even the best overall.. wich 1 do u recommend? ZoneAlarm Avast Antivirus/Firewall Tiny Personal Firewall OutPost Firewall

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Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,393 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Hi Jm I guess it's a bit like TJ said - ZA - what else? That's my own personal choice - it's really up to you in the end. And yes, disable XPs firewall - it only monitors inbound traffic anyway. Two firewalls together will not work. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

03-27-2006, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jmoney3457 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 56 OS: XP	thx 4 the reply guys.. but b4 i choose wich 1.. have you guys seen this firewall before http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8132,00.asp#--sygate..& also is there a website that does a side by side or some sort of comparison on various free FW's