Firewall Advice

ACPCUP · 1 Feb 2006 at 21:42

I am using Zonealarm which is a great Firewall but every now and then it stops me gaining acces to the net. I got to keep going in and allowing access. I have checked the box for allow without asking but can anyone say if i really need Zonealarm / Firewall or if there is a better (free) one available.

Thanks

fluiduk · 1 Feb 2006 at 22:00

I hate Zone Alarm. Are you running xp, apparently the windows built in one is fine?

Enzo · 2 Feb 2006 at 16:55

But if you still want one I use Kerio, looks ok does the job and more importantly is free [google]

Abooie · 2 Feb 2006 at 18:11

fluiduk said:
I hate Zone Alarm. Are you running xp, apparently the windows built in one is fine?

I too was using Zone Alarm for quite a while but soon began to hate it. Whilst looking for an alternative relied on Windows XP and never ended up replacing it.

Pros, it just works. No memory (or negligable) signature.
Cons, no outbound firewall so if you already have anything thats sending out info etc. you won't pick it up. Imo, this isn't at all a problem for a personal PC with a user that uses his brain on what executables s/he runs.

I'd give Windows XP a go for a week then decide if you really need anything else.

ACPCUP · 3 Feb 2006 at 16:34

Thanks for the advice mate. Will give it a try.

ic1male · 4 Feb 2006 at 22:28

I use Agnitum Outpost Pro. Does bug you a little bit now and again but I like to know what's going on. It also has antispyware built in now.