Comodo Firewall

Stevev · 4 Mar 2009 at 21:49

Don't worry it's not another which is better.

I'm just about to install and came to the selection screen, but was wondering if I should install it all ?

It gives me the options to install :

Basic firewall
Defense+
Leak Protection

I've read in quite a few places about not installing Defense+, but what the leak protection ? Should I install that or not ?

Kennysevenfold · 4 Mar 2009 at 22:22

i use firewall and defence+, works fine, not got a clue what leak protection is tbh, there website might be handy

lord filbuster · 4 Mar 2009 at 22:26

Leak protection just attemps to prevent programs from circumventing the firewall, for instance by hijacking a trusted application to transmit the data for them, instead of sending it themselves. Some firewalls won't pick up on this sort of thing.

Stevev · 4 Mar 2009 at 22:30

Kennysevenfold said:
i use firewall and defence+, works fine, not got a clue what leak protection is tbh, there website might be handy

Had a quick look over at their forums but couldn't really find anything about it.

lord filbuster said:
Leak protection just attemps to prevent programs from circumventing the firewall, for instance by hijacking a trusted application to transmit the data for them, instead of sending it themselves. Some firewalls won't pick up on this sort of thing.

Ah I'll leave that on then.

Appreciate the help.