64 Bit Vista Firewall

[JTD]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good free or inexpensive firewall that will work on a 64 bit vista machine?????

[Madmanmcp]

Whats wrong with the Firewall that came with Vista? Can't get any cheaper then that.

[JTD]

Whats wrong with the Firewall that came with Vista? Can't get any cheaper then that.

 

Because windows firewall does very little to protect your computer is why!!!!!

[Madmanmcp]

Because windows firewall does very little to protect your computer is why!!!!!

 

h_tp://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3667_7-0.html

h_tp://personal-firewall-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

h_tp://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,4722,00.asp

h_tp://www.pcworld.com/article/115939-2/bigger_threats_better_defense.html

[Madmanmcp]

Because windows firewall does very little to protect your computer is why!!!!!

 

Only problem I've heard is that it lacks outbound detection, otherwise its fine.

[TCH-Thomas]

Comodo seems to work on 64 bit vista: personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_cis.html

[JTD]

I am going to give Comodo a try thanks everyone.

[carbonize]

But as we discussed on my forums don't install the anti virus that comes bundled with the firewall.

[JTD]

Well I tried Comodo for 3 days now. I must say that it is one of the most bloated naggy firewalls I have ever seen. It is to bad the old Kerio firewall is not around any longer. All well on with some more searching!!!!

[carbonize]

I found Kerio a pain in the arse the way it constantly monitored your system for changes. Sygate was probably the best firewall ever until Symantec purchased it.

[JTD]

I have to agree. Sygate was one of the best firewalls around.

[TCH-Thomas]

I thought of something...

 

Don´t know what you mean with "inexpensive" (ie how much you are willing to pay for it) but we have run Kaspersky on a Vista computer at my place for a long time with no problems.

[carbonize]

I know JTD and he wants FREE. But then why not when there are plenty of FREE alternatives that suit the home users needs precisely. And in the case of Open Office far exceeds the paid for alternative

[JTD]

Well actually free is very limited when it comes to vista 64 bit as i am finding out. Right now I am trying out a trial version of outpost firewall. So far so good. And It does not annoy you with nag screens. It actually learns from the computer after you install it. Without nagging which is a BIG plus in my book.