Recommended software based Firewall?

Hi:

I am using an old version of McAfee firewall that came with my Dell pc. Since my free subscription fo McAfee has expired, it has not updated the firewall?

If I am using Avast 4.7 Home and I am going to get some sort of spyware protection (maybe Webroot??), should I also have a software based Firewall program and if so, could someone provide some good recommendations?

Thank you.

I’d recommend Comodo Firewall Pro. It’s freeware. http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Me too.
Anyway, you could check Personal Firewall Tests & Results. Firewall rating:
http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php#firewalls-ratings

Freeware firewalls:
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests_overview.php
http://www.thefreecountry.com/security/firewalls.shtml

Hi, there is nothing wrong with using an old version firewall if you like it and it works for you.
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/ Here is a new free firewall based on look n stop if you need something light on resources,only about 4mb memory Hope this helps, tim

I would suggest you search the general forum for a topic PC Tools Firewall as it isn’t a glowing testimony for it.

i recommend comodo firewall…its easy to use and very effective…zonealarm is good as well…u can see other freeware firewalls here http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/security/fwfirewall.html

I also like Comodo Firewall.

Heck, if you don’t like it, uninstall it. :slight_smile:

:slight_smile: Hi Will :

 I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall ) ; better to view the info at :
 www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/ , selecting either the Sunbelt Kerio,
 Sygate, or Zone Alarm .

Why?

Not me :slight_smile: I really recommend this great firewall to all people. :slight_smile:

Comodo Firewall and avast! really works just fine together.

Hi DavidR, not sure if this is aimed at me or not, but I am aware of other posts of this firewall.The only really negative post was from bob3160.
This firewall has worked well so far for me and along with a hips program the combined resources is still probably less than most other firewalls. :slight_smile:

Basically directed to anyone considering it to do their research and check reviews, forums, etc.

better to view the info at : www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/

I did, it is a most complimentary comment. I cannot therefore understand the

I UNrecommend Comodo ( firewall )