avast! & Windows Firewall

[Tony Cole]

Hi

I've just installed avast! Internet Security 2015 and see that it does not turn-off windows firewall. I think I remember reading an article which stated avast! works with windows firewall, is this true, or should I disable it??

Tony

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Tony!! I am smiling because using Avast! Premier which provides essentially the same protection as their free version, together with opting for Windows Firewall over Avast!'s, is precisely the set up we have on our Windows 8.1! We may have even read a similar, if not the same article, thread, or it may be quite possible we two have shared these same virtues of Windows Firewall before while drawing from a font within the halls of Malware Tips!

 

[Tony Cole]

Thanks Cats-4_Owners-2

 

[Anupam]

That's Strange, only "useful" feature in Premium version is the Firewall. If Avast firwall is Preferring Windows firewall instead, then whats the point of spending money on Avast IS !!

Now I am waiting for an AVAST Firewall review .

 

[Ali80]

well...avast firewall is so so... furthermore, after version 6 they really offers to much crapware...router protection!!!...does they collect router passwords ...no thanks

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Thanks Cats-4_Owners-2

Your welcome. I enjoy happy coincidences!
Is Avast! replacing your Kasperski or is this for a different computer? Either way, I hope it serves you well & trouble free!

That's Strange, only "useful" feature in Premium version is the Firewall. If Avast firwall is Preferring Windows firewall instead, then whats the point of spending money on Avast IS !!

Now I am waiting for an AVAST Firewall review .

Anupam, I'd debated whether I would fare better with Avast!'s Firewall. As I understand the main difference is that Windows Firewall operates on the kernal level, Avasts!'s AV protection is, for our needs, the useful core feature.

well...avast firewall is so so... furthermore, after version 6 they really offers to much crapware...router protection!!!...does they collect router passwords ...no thanks

This is the first time (..since Window 98 ) that we have opted for Avast! on one of our systems, and yet considering the great commotion about Avast!'s potentially spying, well, isn't this another reinforcement to use Windows (Firewall)? ..and to reset our browsers often!

 

[Ali80]

This is the first time (..that is, since Window 98 ) We've used Avast! on one of our systems, and yet considering the great commotion about Avast!'s potentially spying, well, isn't this another reinforcement to use Windows (Firewall)? ..and to reset our browsers often!

Yes, of course Windows firewall (Public Network - if you do not use Remote Features) and yes @Cats-4_Owners-2 browser reset is my monthly task after every windows update If you use IE11 consider to disable SSL 3.0...it has vulnerability

 

[mercurial]

Well i seem to have read it somewhere as well but i can't find it, is Avast really just using Windows Firewall or is it still using it's own firewall component? I know for a fact that 360 security uses Windows' s firewall and dropped it's own firewall module.

 

[Ali80]

Well i seem to have read it somewhere as well but i can't find it, is Avast really just using Windows Firewall or is it still using it's own firewall component? I know for a fact that 360 security uses Windows' s firewall and dropped it's own firewall module.

Avast Premier 2015 and Avast Internet Security 2015 include a fully integrated firewall which can be controlled directly from the Avast user interface.

The Avast Firewall monitors all communication between your computer and the outside world and blocks unauthorized communication based on a number of 'Allow' and 'Deny' rules. In this way, the firewall can prevent sensitive data from leaving your computer and can also block attempted intrusions by external hackers.

You can also set the application rules governing the network and Internet communication for specific software applications. The firewall will then follow these rules whenever a particular application tries to establish a connection to the Internet or with another network.
From Avast website

 

[mercurial]

Avast Premier 2015 and Avast Internet Security 2015 include a fully integrated firewall which can be controlled directly from the Avast user interface.

The Avast Firewall monitors all communication between your computer and the outside world and blocks unauthorized communication based on a number of 'Allow' and 'Deny' rules. In this way, the firewall can prevent sensitive data from leaving your computer and can also block attempted intrusions by external hackers.

You can also set the application rules governing the network and Internet communication for specific software applications. The firewall will then follow these rules whenever a particular application tries to establish a connection to the Internet or with another network.
From Avast website

Aha! thought so, they had certain firewall components added as well, though their firewall is nothing revolutionary. Avast AV alone, paired with Win 8.1 firewall should be more then enough.

 

[Exterminator]

Avast Internet Security still does not automatically disable Windows firewall in Windows 8 (not sure about 7,Vista or XP).You have to manually disable it.Here is a decent guide on how to disable Windows firewall if you are unsure on how to do it http://www.7tutorials.com/windows-firewall-how-it-works-and-how-enable-or-disable-it

 

[Janl92l]

u can use windows firewall and avast firewall together. there are compatible.

 

[Anupam]

One of MalwareTips member gifted me an Avast License.

I installed it on my other laptop and found the firewall is very complex. Frankly I did not like the firewall part.

 

[Exterminator]

One of MalwareTips member gifted me an Avast License.

I installed it on my other laptop and found the firewall is very complex. Frankly I did not like the firewall part.

There are some guides on how to configure it.Once you do that you will be ok

 

[jamescv7]

One of MalwareTips member gifted me an Avast License.

I installed it on my other laptop and found the firewall is very complex. Frankly I did not like the firewall part.

Its stated that Avast firewall is design to be silent with very few user interaction .

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=146211.0

 

[Anupam]

Its stated that Avast firewall is design to be silent with very few user interaction .

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=146211.0

I agree. But sometimes I do not want some of the application those are whitelisted by Avast, communicate with it's server. So basically sometimes with two way firewall I block outgoing connections of some application. I did it with many firewalls like AVG, Ad-Aware but with Avast it's tough to have a custom list. Sometimes I want to make my own decision rather than giving full control to the Security Suite .

After trying multiple firewall right now I am quite satisfied with GlassWire firewall

 

[Kardo Kristal]

@Anupam GlassWire is very easy to use and UI is quite cool. Good choice!

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Anupam]

@Anupam GlassWire is very easy to use and UI is quite cool. Good choice!

Regards,
Kardo

@Kardo Kristal and the main advantage is it enhances the in-build windows firewall. So no compatibility issues

 

[JakeXPMan]

well...avast firewall is so so... furthermore, after version 6 they really offers to much crapware...router protection!!!...does they collect router passwords ...no thanks

Good point! Avast collects a bit too much data from it's users, so I'd not be surprised here if they have all the router info etc.

Don't routers have their own firewall built in ?

 

[PrMi]

I disabled the Windows firewall while using Avast!. But it's your choice.