Firewall for Win7?

exprog

Hi, In the past I used PC Tools Firewall Plus with WinXP.

Any advice on whether to use it with Win7 or just use the Win7 firewall, or what?

*Kat*

I use AVG's firewall, its pretty good

Cat5

Windows firewall is safe and secure, never had any problems with it.

aliEnRIK

Unless you require full control of incoming and outgoing connections (most dont) then windows inbuilt firewall is fine

Either way, PC TOOLS latest incarnation isnt very good, id recommend COMODO if you do require full control

aliEnRIK

*Kat* wrote: »

I use AVG's firewall, its pretty good

It really isnt. In fact you should really think about uninstalling it (windows inbuilt firewall is far safer)

UncleZen

aliEnRIK wrote: »

It really isnt. In fact you should really think about uninstalling it (windows inbuilt firewall is far safer)

Why? State your source?

davstarr

aliEnRIK wrote: »

id recommend COMODO if you do require full control

Comodo is great +1

I use AVAST for antivirus, and Comodo as firewall, great free combo.

aliEnRIK

UncleZen wrote: »

Why? State your source?

Your 2nd post and your attacking people who come on here to help FOR FREE already?

http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php

AVG - 3%
Its full of holes

rmg1

Is it worth me replacing my free version of PC Tools Firewall Plus (V6 I think) for Comodo?

aliEnRIK

rmg1 wrote: »

Is it worth me replacing my free version of PC Tools Firewall Plus (V6 I think) for Comodo?

I would

Bear in mind though that comodo has other functions. If you want an easy time of it, switch off its DEFENSE mode (And make sure you dont install its antivirus too)

rmg1

I've got Avast as my AV program so I don't need the Comodo one.
Probably a daft question, but what does the Defense mode do?