What is the lightest Firewall?

[OPaul]

I need to download the XP SP2 to get the firewall or there is a option to

download only the firewall??

No, you can't just take the firewall out of SP2.

[JorgeIvan]

And where i can get the latest build of the SP2??

[dreamsINdigital]

I need to download the XP SP2 to get the firewall or there is a option to

download only the firewall??

Yes, you need SP2 for the firewall.

Another thing... why hasn't Sygate Personal Firewall been updated since October 27, 2003? Is it just that secure that it doesn't need updates, or has it been discontinued?

[tiddlie]

And where i can get the latest build of the SP2??

Betaplace - you need to be on the beta still i believe

[Eversurf]

Hardware Firewall.

[speedy_kevin]

^Agreed :p

BlackIce is a very light firewall, and it's good

[bush]

the lightest will be xp sp2 built in firewall.

[lethebikesin01]

i have zonealarm and its working fast and fine for me

[Garrett Socling]

Yes, you need SP2 for the firewall.

Another thing... why hasn't Sygate Personal Firewall been updated since October 27, 2003?  Is it just that secure that it doesn't need updates, or has it been discontinued?

Can't fix what isn't broken.

And, since it isn't garbage to begin with, and isn't filled with flashy bells, whistles and bugs, there isn't really any reason to update it (I would imagine). ZoneAlarm gave me a chip which isn't soon to fall off my shoulder...and that was years ago. Doesn't sound like its any better today.

I wouldn't consider using any other firewall, until something else is proven as secure and stable. Which is going to take some time...maybe XP SP2 firewall, maybe...

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Edited June 14, 2004 by Garrett Socling

[Ryan V]

You could get the latest "Public Build" RC1 From Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechn...sp2preview.mspx. Also the lightest firewall for me is a hardware based one or the SP2 Firewall

[stockwiz]

Look N Stop... fastest, arguably most secure software firewall available on the internet. With all the advanced settings enabled, it will block every single comprehensive test located here..

http://www.pcflank.com/art41c.htm

except copycat, which no software firewall can block anyways. Uses barely 2 MB of memory while running. Site and forums located below..

http://www.looknstop.com/

[XPGoD]

You know.. if you don't trust Microsoft at all, don't even argue. We know what we are takling about. ICF is secure for blocking unwanted incoming packets, but if that's not good enough, you can stick with ZA.

It should be your turn to talk, not his. So far, you don't have any evidences against ICF except it is made by MS.

I have to agree with OPaul on this one.

Well this is funny....you see I have gone a long time (probably 2-3 years) with the name XP GOD...and the funny thing is this.

XP's built in firewall IS NOT "made" by Microsoft?, but made by BlackIce Defender and tweaked by MS.

I used to know, although it is early for me....how exactly you can see that information.

[Ryan V]

Well this is funny....you see I have gone a long time (probably 2-3 years) with the name XP GOD...and the funny thing is this.

XP's built in firewall IS NOT "made" by Microsoft?, but made by BlackIce Defender and tweaked by MS.

I used to know, although it is early for me....how exactly you can see that information.

Interesting....First time I've heard that it?s made by Blackice Defender. Do you have any source confirming th:ninja:ja: ?

[HolyRelic]

^Agreed :p

BlackIce is a very light firewall, and it's good

BlackICE has too many vulnerabilities :no:

[60008_1437839557]

In my opinion Outpost Firewall is one of the best out there .

It's easy to configure, non system intrusive and it takes less ressources than Kerio and ZA on my system ( P3 :( ).

It's really a very good software. You should give it a try . ;)

[PseudoRandomDragon]

BlackICE has too many vulnerabilities :no:

I am willing to bet that if I ask you to present such vulnerabilites, you will come in with vulnerabilites from very old versions of blackIce from securityfocus.

[L3thal Veteran]

I still think ZoneAlarm is pretty light. I'm running the Pro version and altogether, its consuming 9936K. It's also user friendly, so it's easy to configure.

[SAMeAiM]

I would like to know what the lightest is that supports server 2003

[Rockett15]

:) I have to say if you have to money to part with get yourself a nice router/firewall.. Best thing I ever bought.. no more crap from software firewalls :) well worth the $80 Canadian

* pets NETGEAR MR814v2

[XPGoD]

Interesting....First time I've heard that it?s made by Blackice Defender. Do you have any source confirming tha:ninja:a: ?

I am still trying to find this info, but if I remember from the "Whistler" days, Stephen Bink had info on this or it may have been Tom's Hardware guide or that one cat....Paul Thurrot (spelling?)

[syphern]

I think Kerio IMO, I started using it after Zonealarm gave up on me.

[DenS]

I like Outpost firewall pro. :yes:

Switched from ZAP and loving it. :p

[ryanmcv]

I've been using ZoneAlarm for 2 years and have yet to have any problem with it. I hardly even know it's running.

[stockwiz]

Once the SP2 RTM comes out and I can get it slipstreamed it's going to be either Outpost or Look N Stop for me. Never tried outpost yet, but heard it's good and has ad blocking.

They test 24 firewalls using their default settings on this site here..

http://www.pcflank.com/art41c.htm

I can personally attest to Look N Stop passing every test except the copy cat test when turning the settings up.. haven't tried outpost like I said, but it did pretty well on the default settings anyway. Right now the program is only using about 1924K with the log cleared.. I've seen it use as much as 7500K which is still not bad... still can't get over it's speed and how unknown it is considering how good it is.

[Banzai]

the built in ms firewall