Which 3rd Party FW's run under Windows 7 and/or in 64 Bit mode?

Comodo Internet Security has a 64bit version (yep, native 64bit) for x64 OS's and fully supports Windows 7.

Since people here were questioning 64bit... Advantages of running a native 64bit software (Security or not) on a 64bit OS? 64bit applications can, theoretically, run more quickly than there 32bit counterparts - after all, the CPU can process twice as many bits in a single operation. If a 32bit application needs 64-bit accuracy it must spread a "double-precision" value across two CPU Registers - which, depending on the operation, can be less efficient and slower to work with - In laymen terms, a 32bit application can run slower on a 64bit system, in this case, the advantage of running a native 64bit Firewall on a 64bit OS (Windows 7).

 

Thanks I'll add them in to the fact table and in a day or so post version 2 of it.

 

And, if I may, I would like to thank Escalader. I decided to register at this forum as I was looking for information/possible help in finding a firewall that would work for me that's compatible with 64-bit Windows 7 (unlike my old firewall).

So, thank you to everyone who has provided thoughts/suggestions so far. I will probably continue to check back every now and then.

 

Yes, very good. I'm not down this road in this thread so I won't comment.

But thanks for the update on CIS I will add it to the fact table and publish version 2 here in a day or so.

 

You are welcome

 

Let's not forget touch screen LEDs push too..

 

Thanks to those who have provided data. Here is version 2 of our table.

Please note that where ? remain I would like to see those filled in when confirmed. Those of you who KNOW if these W7 exists should help out if they have time particularly on the 64 bit native versions. Version numbers do add credibility to data submitted.

Again we are just trying to accumulate facts here NOT compare the efficacy of products.

I'll wrap the venture up on November 30 and remove any row with no data.

 

.... Point ^

 

FortKnox Personal Firewall

Windows 7 version: 5.0.205.0 (maybe earlier too, but who cares...)
Single 5 MB 32-bit/64-bit installer, main installer runs in 32-bit mode, but driver installer in 64-bit mode.
FW processes run in 64-bit mode (2x) and 32-bit mode (1x).



I just wanted to see "Sygate" with Windows 7 64-bit.



Well, I really don't know if this FW works very well, but it runs.

Cheers

 

China release info below
Win7 Rising 2010 edition of the only
Windows 7 certified security software 32-bit / 64-bit

 

Comodo have a 32bit version too.. I saw it missing in your table

 

Right, that's how I'm working, unless you tell me I leave it ?. I'll add it for V3 of OUR table.

 

Okay, I'll add it for version 3. !

When you say certified do you have the MS link to confirm? Facts need confirming...

 

Okay, I'll add for V3. Please clarify what you mean by 2x and 1 x, I don't want to guess the meaning.

Do you want Sygate included? Is there any data on that one?

 

Two Firewall processes run in 64-bit mode (FortKnox.exe and FortKnoxGUI.exe) and one process runs in 32-bit mode (FortKnoxWow64.exe).

No, the FortKnox Firewall is just some sort of Sygate clone with allmost the same features.
But the original Sygate does not even work with Windows 7.

Cheers

 

Okay, seems similar to Eset AV approach, certain processes were turned native 64 code most likely those dealing with filtering at kernel level to steal their phraseology.

I'll leave Sygate off the W7 table

 

Here is Version 3 of our table.

I'm hoping someone who KNOWS and Uses these FW's on W7X64 bit cpu will help us out with the Windows 7 FW row itself and the ZA alarm products. There is still missing detail on some of our existing entries.

If we just use marketing web site information, then all we are providing the forum is publicly available information and a summary of marketing claims. At best a shopping list.

 

ROFL that made me laugh! Me thinks maybe someone cant read posts.

Here is a link just incase you need it. Never know! and yes it has 64x driver but the GUI Runs in 32bit! If you need a Different language to be able to read it let me know I'm sure I could find it.

http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pro-firewall-anti-spyware.htm

Edited.
Added more info That maybe helpful.

 

Well yes it's the Chinese site. You need that link darn it.. I'll have to see if I can get back on that site again.

 

Rising Personal Firewall Free 2010
Downloaded from rising.com.cn
hxxp://rsdownload.rising.com.cn/for_down/rsfree/rfwfree10.exe

Windows 7 version (?) : 22.00.01.73
Single 32-bit/64-bit installer, runs in 32-bit mode.
FW processes run in 32-bit mode.

I'm not sure if this version is beta or final.
With a smart update it installed version 22.00.01.79.

Cheers

 

Zone Alarm Pro
As far as I can tell, Windows 7 - yes, 64-bit - yes
Click on System Requirements tab here
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pro-firewall-anti-spyware.htm
Haven't used it.

 

Okay, what you need is the certified by whom link then log off the vendor site and go in to the certification link directly and see if it's there.

The vendors often claim things but us guys who pay need to verify. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it isn't certified but who did the certification?

 

Thanks, I'll mark it as windows 7 but need the 32/64 bit breakdown to fill out our row for it.

 

/faceplam.

 

I've been selfishly following this thread with interest for the same reason. thanks for the fact findings
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