Firewall Software.

BoomAM · 24 Jan 2007 at 16:18

Hi.
Ive just learnt, as im trying to download it, that Sygate has been bought out by Symantec.
So what Firewall program would you lot recommend to take its place for my laptop?

ZoneAlarm isnt an option as it has compatibility issues with some programs i use.

Thanks in advance all.

LoadsaMoney · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:45

Comodo ,its free, and its brilliant, i ditched ZoneAlarm for this couple of months ago.

DanMc07 · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:55

Have to agree, comodo is a very good firewall.

BoomAM · 24 Jan 2007 at 19:38

Whats the comodo anti-virus program like?
I usually use Avast, but if the comodo one is any good?

antc · 24 Jan 2007 at 19:46

what about using the firewall built into windows. especially if you are behind a router which will most likely have a built in hardware firewall.

just a thought.

Camalot · 24 Jan 2007 at 20:45

When i only had a USB modem all i used was xp built in firewall.

Now i have a belkin router, the built in hardware firewall is enough!

If you have a router, dont bother with a software one. If you dont have a router use win xp built in one.

Never had any problems myself with this.

+ add aware + spybot + avg ***

BoomAM · 24 Jan 2007 at 23:01

Its for a laptop guys/gals. One that'll be plugged into more than my home network.