Someone recommend a software firewall.

Ketchup

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Windows Firewall combined with my router firewall has always served my purpose.
 

mrjminer

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Windows Firewall combined with my router firewall has always served my purpose.

This.

There are also advanced firewall options for Windows Firewall. If you open firewall in control panel, there's should be an "Advanced" link on the left side pane
 

sonitravel09

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Zonealarm
McAfee
Trend Micro
Bitdefender

4 off the top of my head, they all have free firewall options
 

daveybrat

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Hell all i use is Windows Firewall and my Router's built in NAT firewall along with Windows Defender and i've never gotten an infection on my pc ever.

Prior to upgrading to Windows 8.1 i was using Windows 7 HP with the same thing, it's firewall and MSE antivirus.

It's more about being safe and where you go and what you download than having a boatload of security products.