64 bit firewall

azamc · 16 Jan 2009 at 20:14

Hi Iv just started using windows vista 64 and I need a free firewall. any recommendations?

thanks

theheyes · 16 Jan 2009 at 20:23

Do you have a router? And Vista has its own firewall - is this enabled?

Cob · 16 Jan 2009 at 20:37

Comodo with its Defense+ disabled.

philjohn · 16 Jan 2009 at 21:17

use the builtin one - all third party ones use the same hooks it uses, plus it's one less process running sucking up cycles.

Rocker · 16 Jan 2009 at 21:28

Although windows firewall is much easier bypassed than 3rd party ones

azamc · 16 Jan 2009 at 21:51

yes in using a router and windows built is firewall for now. But Im not to keen on it

snowdog · 16 Jan 2009 at 21:55

Why not, double firewall should be more than enough protection...
Wouldn't know why to bother on a home pc with a 3rd party hog if you have a router and vista...

Sorry to not be of more help, but I haven't used any other firewall than windows FW since winxp sp1...

Vertigo · 16 Jan 2009 at 21:55

Cob said:
Comodo with its Defense+ disabled.

This tbh.

philjohn said:
use the builtin one - all third party ones use the same hooks it uses, plus it's one less process running sucking up cycles.

And doesn't filter outgoing traffic.