Firewall included in 'free' version?

Is Firewall included in the ‘free’ home version? if no, was it ever? I hate to click on anything in case it downloads. I don’t want it if it’s it’s not free.

Re the Chrome browser option - I have always unchecked that option but it shows up checked with new updates grrrrrrr

NO and NO … you have firewall included in your OS. firewall questions have been asked a million times so lots of info if you forum search
this forum section is for posting virus and false positive problems…

Re the Chrome browser option - I have always unchecked that option but it shows up checked with new updates grrrrrrr
use unchecky http://unchecky.com/