Light firewall

[sibot]

Hey all,

Hows it going? I wanted to use a firewall with my Vista Ultimate and was wondering which one would be the best one to go in for? Provided its light and free if possible (not necessary).

Regards,

Sibot

[Skulltrail-old]

Kaspersky IMO is the best internet security software. But since you only want a firewall, you could always stick to Comodo Firewall. It seems to be popular here on NW. (Link)

Most firewalls today are included in 4-in-1 software "internet security" suites; firewall, anti virus, anti-malware, content filter (including spam). It will be hard to find a good solo-firewall.

[accesser]

I've heard a lot of good things about 2009 NORTON, Check out the Video

http://www.symantec.com/norton/products/la...o1_products2009

[Blaine]

If you are wanting as light at possible, just use the windows firewall and get a good antivirus program.

[+Gary7 Subscriber²]

Vista Firewall Control

[Dem]

NAV + Comodo = My security, Comodo being the firewall.

[capr]

lightest option is a hardware firewall... if yo uare gonna spend $40 a year on a software firewall then just buy a router and it will be lighter than any software you can install.. if not you always have your standard vista firewall which does a pretty good job in my opinion.

[hjf288]

lightest option is a hardware firewall... if yo uare gonna spend $40 a year on a software firewall then just buy a router and it will be lighter than any software you can install.. if not you always have your standard vista firewall which does a pretty good job in my opinion.

Good in theory BUT your SoHo router wont:

Give you protection against hostile programs making outbound calls via HTTP/Email for example or wont even notify you of this.

[CPressland]

The best firewall you can get is a hardware one, which you should already have on your network, short of that the Vista Firewall is actually VERY good.

[GreenMartian]

Bear in mind, a hardware firewall won't protect you from attacks coming from within your own network. I don't trust any of my mates or any visitors to be squeaky clean.

Always keep a software firewall on. Windows' own firewall should be more than enough for most users.

[blade1269]

hey

Comodo Firewall... free and the best firewall ive ever used