WinXP Internet Firewall

[blade2]

im just wonderin how good the built in Firewall is compared to Zonealarm (which bugs me cause a fair bit with blocking people from downloading files when using P2P programmes)? how good is it really security, is there any major pitfalls?

 

[Mem]

The XP one is very basic,if you don`t like ZoneAlarm try Sygate Personal Firewall 5.0 or Tiny Personal Firewall 3.0 , Sygate is free.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: blade2
im just wonderin how good the built in Firewall is compared to Zonealarm (which bugs me cause a fair bit with blocking people from downloading files when using P2P programmes)? how good is it really security, is there any major pitfalls?

The XP one protects against incoming threats (but has a very poor UI). ZoneAlarm, Norton, etc also protect against outgoing threats (code on your system trying to connect out without your permission, like spyware)

Bill

 

[blade2]

really stupido question cause i should ask it on the software forum but since i already have made a thread about it, what is beta, ZoneAlarm or Norton? personal opinions?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

ZoneAlarm's free.

'Nuff said.

- M4H

 

[Doh!]

Mem,

Are you sure that Tiny 3.0 is free? I know it used to be free for personal use but I think after Tiny spun off a part of its firewall development team to Kerio, Tiny began charging for its firewall. I didn't see any info. on the website you've linked about a free usage of Tiny 3.0. If I'm wrong, please let me know 'cause I would like to try the new 3.0 version.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
ZoneAlarm's free.

'Nuff said.

- M4H

And Norton includes Antivirus, url blocking, parental controls, etc. So, free doesn't always = better.

Nuff said, ha.

Bill

 

[Mem]

Mem,

Are you sure that Tiny 3.0 is free? I know it used to be free for personal use but I think after Tiny spun off a part of its firewall development team to Kerio, Tiny began charging for its firewall. I didn't see any info. on the website you've linked about a free usage of Tiny 3.0. If I'm wrong, please let me know 'cause I would like to try the new 3.0 version.

Doh!

You`re right,I actually use Sygate personal firewall,anyway Tiny used to be free,I`ll update my first post.


Tiny Personal Firewall 2.0.15 is free from here ,

Note: This program is free for home users. For business use, Tiny Personal Firewall costs $39.95.

🙂

 

[blade2]

oops stupid me i meant to mention that i have the norton stuff, thats the antivirus, the net firewall thing cause it came free with my mobo but im sure that the antivirus updates ah heck off after 90days or something