Windows Built-in Firewall

Discussion in 'other firewalls' started by John Bull, Mar 19, 2010.

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  1. John Bull

    John Bull Registered Member

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    I use Windows 2002 XP Home with SP3. My browser is Firefox 3.6
    My firewall is part of Comodo IS-V4.

    Question ?
    In the event of my CIS firewall making a pit stop, is the Windows firewall any good ? If so, how good ?

    My impression is that Windows FW is like a bike with one wheel, but I would love to hear more technical and constructive views.

    Many thanks
    John Bull
     
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  3. John Bull

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    Looks fine Ronjor, seems a pretty good thread on Granny Windows firewall. Quite comprehensive.
    Every time I search the Forum for a subject I go round in circles.

    Delete my thread if you like.
    John Bull
     
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    Comodo firewall is inbound/outbound with HIPS. Windows firewall is simple inbound and open ports. So in a way they are different kinds of products. Comodo affords more security, but if you are only looking for inbound protection then Windows will suffice.
     
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    Check the sticky threads at the top of each forum before you search. There is a lot of info in those stickies.
     
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