Comments on: MUO Polls : What Firewall Software do you Use ?

By: Antivirus

Antivirus — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:10:43 +0000

It is interesting how low the Panda Firewall was rated on the list. I used Panda’s antivirus software and it was equally ineffective. It picked up on a large number of false positives from my desktop and tried to delete them without my confirmation. It did more damage than good. I only bought it because the interface was quite stunning with a soothing gray color scheme and professionally designed graphics.

By: leo

leo — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:26:15 +0000

i have kaspersky internet security. It rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:04:58 +0000

Comodo for me. I tried installing Zone Alarm last week to try it out and the thing messed up my computer so bad windows wouldn’t start. I dunno if its a compatibility issue with Win7 or what, but I returned to Comodo and have had no issues again since then

By: telecharger

telecharger — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:45:47 +0000

thanks

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By: Mr Host

Mr Host — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:51:49 +0000

ohh…i forgot, im using NOD32 ESET Security Suite to + i use a unix nettwork server were i download my stuff to and then i transfer them to my windows pc…i don’t take the risk of heving a virus in my system…i have like 5 computers + 1 FTP server and 1 nettwrok server, i can’t have the risk of heving a virus ..all my coputers are connected so it’s a big risk

By: Mr Host

Mr Host — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:45:19 +0000

Im using outpost firewall pro…thats not a free program but it werry good program.I downloaded the free trail program for the outpost firewall pro and programed a crack ore what i suld call it so i don’t have to pay…if you want the program i think you can downlod it from http://www.thepiratebay.org or somthing

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vpnlogix.com » 7 Security Tools You Absolutely MUST Have — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:42:06 +0000

[...] like the above mentioned AVG, Comodo Firewall also came out as the best Firewall in our poll. It’s also probably the lightest one when it comes to your precious system resources. [...]

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7 Security Tools You Absolutely MUST Have | MakeUseOf.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:03:07 +0000

[...] like the above mentioned AVG, Comodo Firewall also came out as the best Firewall in our poll. It’s also probably the lightest one when it comes to your precious system [...]

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:57:45 +0000

I used to use Comodo but found it to be too demanding of my attention. I have been using Sunbelt Personal Firewall for a year or so now and it seems to do what I expect/need a firewall to do.

By: Rjayr

Rjayr — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:12:48 +0000

I use only a hardware firewall/router/modem combination and i use Open DNS, Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus, and Snoop Free Privacy Shield, no problems

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By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:05:59 +0000

I also use online armour surprised more people don’t I never even hear it mention but its a great firewall. It reminds me of the old Antispyware before Defender by microsoft

By: pile

pile — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:02:20 +0000

I use CA Internet Security Suite on my Windows machines… I use built in firewall on my macs.

By: Michael Knight

Michael Knight — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:14:28 +0000

I use ESET Security Suite (NOD32). I have used most firewalls and AV software but I have now used ESET for 5 years and never had an infection.

I prefer AIO Suites rather than 4 different programs to do one job.

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By: Aibek

Aibek — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:59:43 +0000

I think couple of people metnioned it as well.

By: Aibek

Aibek — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:59:05 +0000

Hey, thanks for heads up. I never bothered to read those EULA agreements, but now i am beginning to get paranoid abt them.

By: Aibek

Aibek — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:33 +0000

Thanks.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:55:19 +0000

I use Vista firewall but actively use the Vista FirewallControl api for rules creation etc.

By: Syahid A.

Syahid A. — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:17:13 +0000

I use Comodo. It is one of the easiest one to configure and use. Never hassle me that much.

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:08:04 +0000

NOD32 is my firewall of choice, – well that and the inbuilt Firewall in my Router! as for NAT, well NAT isn’t really a firewall at all, its pretty transparent really, and a Firewall is really just for bandwidth and port hiding… the real threats come in via Http etc and bypass firewalls completely. A better question should have been “who uses Intrusion detection” and where. – Again I use NOD and Firekeeper (inside of the Firefox browser)

By: GaryM

GaryM — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:12:05 +0000

Behind NAT and also use McAfee Security Center which includes a firewall.

By: MikeHo

MikeHo — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:43:37 +0000

ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.470

By: Andrew Schamess

Andrew Schamess — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:28:50 +0000

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Moon Secure Antivirus. It's unobtrusive, works great, doesn't block the stuff you don't want blocked, up to date with its virus database. It has on-access protection and can scan any folder or drive. And it's free and released under GPL.

By: Rob P.

Rob P. — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:17:00 +0000

I use Sunbelt Kerio personal firewall. Very happy with it.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:14:05 +0000

I also have a NAT router. I have used several different firewalls over the years. Presently I use Kerio.