Definitive Best Firewall 2007

[kinetix63 Veteran]

A fresh "Best Firewall" poll for 2007. Please use this as a reference when researching Firewall utilities. As time goes on, the poll can be updated to add further options.

Due to limitations of IPB - this will be seen as 3 polls. Select the Firewall program you wish to vote for, and choose N/A in the other polls.

Happy voting!

[Toology]

Nevermind. KIS's firewall ranked 8th in Matousec's test, with Comodo coming in 3rd behind Outpost and Online Armor Free.

[JAbad28]

I have just recently switched to Online Armor firewall and I have to say, it's great.

[Vettetech]

I have just recently switched to Online Armor firewall and I have to say, it's great.

Dont I tried it. It will slow your pc down like crazy. My boot time increased by 20 seconds. I even tried Outpst and with Outpost you cannot access certain sites. Stick with Comodo its free and the best. Very light on resources.

[apul]

Recently installed Look 'n' Stop, it's way better than this crappy ZoneAlarm Pro... I improved my WinXP boot time.

[Vettetech]

Recently installed Look 'n' Stop, it's way better than this crappy ZoneAlarm Pro... I improved my WinXP boot time.

Dude Look & Stop is horrible and its cost. Check this link out. Look & Stop got a poor rating.

[b0m8er]

I use WindowsOneCare Live

[Vettetech]

I use WindowsOneCare Live

OMG thats like the worst there is.

[apul]

Dude Look & Stop is horrible and its cost. Check this link out. Look & Stop got a poor rating.

I want that link. :]

Serioulsy at http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php it's not that bad. Yeah it cost a little but it's small and it does its job properly. Oh btw I'm behind a router too.

[Vettetech]

I want that link. :]

Serioulsy at http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php it's not that bad. Yeah it cost a little but it's small and it does its job properly. Oh btw I'm behind a router too.

OMG that test is from March 2006. Sorry I forgot the link. Here. its in this forum

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...sts-results.php

[exotoxic]

Pc tools firewall plus works quite nice for me :D

http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

[Vettetech]

Pc tools firewall plus works quite nice for me :D

http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

That was also rated poor. Do some research before you install any program.

[exotoxic]

That was also rated poor. Do some research before you install any program.

i ran various tests and it passed them all you call that poor??

[Luis.A]

For me it's got to be the built in firewal in ESET Smart Security. Thing is bloddy brilliant!

[Vettetech]

i ran various tests and it passed them all you call that poor??

Look here. Read the other posts in this forum.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...sts-results.php

[exotoxic]

Look here. Read the other posts in this forum.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-p...sts-results.php

ok it lets some of those through BUT they are exploits... a basic firewall isnt for protecting against exploits

[Tai]

Might try Comodo again after reading this thread ...

How are people getting on with Comodo version 3 RC1 ?

[Zoom7000]

I used to be a hardcore ZoneAlarm fan, however, I have since switched to a much more pleasent and easy on the system resources KIS7. The poll needs editing.

[Krpano]

Might try Comodo again after reading this thread ...

How are people getting on with Comodo version 3 RC1 ?

Im trying it with Vista Ultimate and apart some random Comodo crashes it seems good.

Ive disabled the Defense+ , it was slowing down my computer a bit....i just kept the default vista alternative running. I might try it again after the final release which is set to next week.

[mpcidm]

On my Windows boxes, I still use Sygate PF. Great firewall, IMO. Easy on resources, nice notification dialogs, gives good statistics; never had any issues.

It's a shame Symantec bought 'em out.

[Premgenius]

ESET Smart Security

[ProiektHat]

+1^

my home premium got a breeze of fresh air since i start using ESET smart security...before ESET i was using Outpost Security Suite, it?s nice but needs some polishing!

[Kev1n]

I just started using Comodo Firewall 3.0, and it looks nice.

I need to know though, if I accidentally click 'remember my option' when a program asks for access, how to I revert back so that whenever that particular program need access Comodo will ask me for it again?

[Krpano]

^ open Comodo GUI, try checking under FIREWALL tab > ADVANCED (on the left side tab) > NETWORK SECURITY POLICY > APPLICATION RULES.

Then set the rules as you want.

I hope that helps.

[Tai]

Outpost Pro ... Looks quite good and I see it gets good marks on testing, but some people report browser slowdown and that it's almost "too secure" ..

Anyone here experience browser slowdown issues with Outpost Pro ? Does it lag your pc as much as ZA Pro ?, Any other drawbacks to look out for ?

[Minifig]

Kasperski.

On all counts.