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Free Firewall Software
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Tue Oct 12, 2004 7:37 pmby BFMF
Anybody know of any free and good quality firewalls to download?
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:51 pmby Jared
What version windows you running?
If xp sp2 you already have an enhanced firewall to begin with, not sure about any others out there as of yet, but suppose that I should be figuring it out as I'm supposed to get DSL Monday...:-)
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Wed Oct 13, 2004 3:08 amby Delta_
Zonealarm is by far the best one. It is very thorough and is free, unless you want to upgrade it to the pro edition. I highly recommend Zonealarm.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?lid=staticcomp_za
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:11 amby Politically Incorrect
I prefer Sygate Personal Firewall, it too is free and I find it more reliable than ZoneAlarm and Nortons (which they are much the same).
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:46 amby BFMF
Where can I download the Sygate Personal Firewall? Does it allow you to use networks? I once used Zonealarm, but it took me months to figure out why the network wasn't working
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Fri Oct 15, 2004 3:54 amby Politically Incorrect
http://smb.sygate.com/download_buy.htmThe Personal firewall is free, for a little cash you can get the Pro version.
As for working with networks I'm uncertain as I know little about networking but the download is from the Sygate site so I'm certain you can find a answer there.
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:11 pmby BFMF
Thanks Fret
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:55 amby Jared
Thanks Fret
Yeah, what he said! :-)
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:56 pmby Scottler
I also use SPF. In addition, I've got NAV 2k4 and Adaware....the firewall in XP sucks.
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:19 pmby Gixer
I just recently tried Zonealarm on my bro's PC and we couldn't get FS workin on multiplayer with it lol.
So I brought a DG814 router of my mate at work for
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:05 pmby 4_Series_Scania
[quote]I just recently tried Zonealarm on my bro's PC and we couldn't get FS workin on multiplayer with it lol.
So I brought a DG814 router of my mate at work for
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:34 pmby Gixer
True, though you dont really need Zonealarm if you got a router firewall. I ran stealth scans etc and my PC is reported as being invisible but whether it is or not who knows.
Way I look at it is if they really wanna hack you then they will whatever protection u got!!
Re: Free Firewall Software
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Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:28 amby 4_Series_Scania
Way I look at it is if they really wanna hack you then they will whatever protection u got!!
Which is why I say don't rely on just a hardware Firewall! ;) ;D