Battle Best Firewall For Windows 8/8.1

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Littlebits

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May 3, 2011
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Windows Firewall, the most important reason is third-party firewall network drivers cause a lot of problems on Windows 8.1
We have had several posts within the last month about third-party firewalls and security suites on Windows 8.1 blocking Windows Updates, apps, slowing down web browsing, slow torrent speeds, performance issues, BSOD, etc. that should be enough to convince anyone to only use Windows Firewall.

Enjoy!! :D
 

DaZa9

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If you used Windows Firewall with Windows Firewall Control to control in/out connections. It's the firewall's job not the crappy HIPS etc...
 

ismethere

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Windows Firewall, the most important reason is third-party firewall network drivers cause a lot of problems on Windows 8.1
We have had several posts within the last month about third-party firewalls and security suites on Windows 8.1 blocking Windows Updates, apps, slowing down web browsing, slow torrent speeds, performance issues, BSOD, etc. that should be enough to convince anyone to only use Windows Firewall.

Enjoy!! :D
You're right..with no hassle..3rd party tools makes headache nor BSOD..ha.ha..
 
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Cats-4_Owners-2

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Is this compatible with Windows 8.1 Update 1?
I agree with @illumination, which also answers your question @ifacedown about compatibility with Windows 8.1 since you really wouldn't need a free 3rd party firewall:oops: since Windows Firewall provides 'sufficient' protection.:cool:
Free does not always = better (..except that it really does with Windows Firewall in 8.1!:D)
 
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