A Firewall and NIS 2009?

Discussion in 'other firewalls' started by BrendanK., Sep 23, 2008.

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  1. BrendanK.

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    Could you use 2 firewalls and use both firewalls at the same time? I know it isn't recommended, but would my system be better off?

    Like I have seen someone use NIS 2009 + it's Firewall and then along with it PC Tools Firewall +. I would like to use Comodo with NIS 2009 though.
     
  2. LoneWolf

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    You would be asking for trouble.
     
  3. BrendanK.

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    That's why I came for advice :) Oh and the main reason I would like Comodo is because of it's D+ feature. Is there anything else quite like that? And I don't mean a Classic HIPS unless that's what D+ is?
     
  4. Halo326

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    D+ can be a big "pita". You cannot run 2 firewalls period. There are several other HIPS programs out there but NIS 2009 alone is enough. Are you aware of all the features NIS has?
     
  5. edd3800

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    If it was me and I had to have Comodo, then I'd go with NAV 2009
     
  6. Kyle1420

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    As an above poster has said having 2 firewalls is asking for trouble.
    Usually 2 programs trying to do the same job will cause conflicts as they are fighting over who does what.

    You could probably turn the firewall off in NIS if you wanted too right? and then use another firewall that you choose.
     
  7. Halo326

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    Why spend $70 on NIS if your gonna turn off the firewall. Thats real dumb.
     
  8. edd3800

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    That's why I suggested NAV 2009 He won't have the firewall and also loses
    Identity Protection. But everything else is the same.
     
  9. Halo326

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    True but Comodo can be a big "pita". Lots of alerts and the dumb install mode never works right.
     
  10. BrendanK.

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    I have read all your posts and thanks for your help.

    But @ Halo I really like D+ though I think if there were a standalone HIPS like that it would be A++.
     
  11. Kyle1420

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    He asked how he could use Comodo with NIS, And i told him how.

    Halo please stop being so aggresive, this person is asking for support.

    @halo
    Go visit the forums and ask for some help. It's silly to complain about something you might not fully understand.

    I do not want to argue, As it's so pointless over the internet. I'm happy to help you though if you have troubles with Comodo.
     
  12. Victek

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    If you don't already have one you could get a good router and enable it's firewall features. That would give you a second firewall that will not cause conflicts.
     
  13. BrendanK.

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    Yerp just did that. Oh and I decided to go for RTD for my HIPS, and so far it has done me proud in my tests :) Also using A-Squared Antimalware for IDS.
     
  14. LoneWolf

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    Having two software firewalls (or two AV's for that matter) installed at the same time even though one is turned off can still cause problems.
    (possible driver conflicts)
    Best to try only one at a time and see which one works best for the user.
     
  15. gery

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    why do you want another firewall? and why buy NIS for some 70 bucks and use another for free? keep NIS and you will be just fine
     
  16. icr

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    Well i once had eset smart security and then i installed BDTS 2008 trial at the same time at that time i had 3 firewalls(Windows,eset,BD) just one thing happened my comp didn't respond at all:oops: :oops: :oops: no task manager opening, no start button ,control panel:ouch: :ouch: :ouch: and now i m bit wiser using just one security
     
  17. BrendanK.

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    Hehe. Well you're ok now :)
     
  18. hex_614

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    norton internet security 2009 alone is enough for your protection. after my subscription with avg 8.0 i will buy norton anti virus 2009.
     
  19. 3xist

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    NIS 2009 should do the job alone... (2 Firewalls :thumbd:)
     
  20. BrendanK.

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    Yeah I kinda got that from everyone posting :p But just to clarify something, I did not actually want a firewall I wanted the HIPS feature that comes along with it. Like D+, but now I am using RTD and that is working great :)
     
  21. entropism

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    Doesn't NIS come with Norton Antibot? If so, your HIPS are pretty much covered.
     
  22. BrendanK.

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    A very down tuned antibot.
     
  23. rolarocka

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    Wich settings were used to get 71% in Matousec? The default ones? Or was "Advanced Events Monitoring" turned on? Thx
     
  24. HAN

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    I'd like to know this too. I looked at Matousec and there are no details that I can find...
     
  25. rolarocka

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    I think "Automatic Program Control" was turned off and "Advanced Events Monitoring" was turned on. Otherwise i dont think you can reach 71%.
     
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