- Apr 13, 2013
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On another thread here at MT I noticed a few comments that Windows Firewall provides sufficient protection.
But perhaps not...
But perhaps not...
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Windows Firewall- An extremely Brief Test
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It is advised to take all reviews with a grain of salt. In extreme cases some reviews use dramatization for entertainment purposes.
- May 26, 2014
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i could also read on this side, that ms essential is enough.....
btw. i like comodo.....
btw. i like comodo.....
Windows Firewall of course won't block any outbound connection and prompt the user with interactive mode alert, but it provides great inbound connection with rules defined.
- Oct 15, 2013
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Thanks for posting. I know there have been numerous computer professionals/techs that state Windows firewall has evolved to the point where a 3rd party software firewall is not necessary. I personally have never been comfortable using just the windows firewall, and have always relied on a 3rd party firewall.
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- Apr 25, 2013
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Windows Firewall does not protect against keyloggers(It does not have such functions)
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- Jul 23, 2013
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Windows firewall can't be set to block outbound connections or at least warn?
- Jun 3, 2014
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Well if you have a good router firewall you dont need any antivirus or firewall.
Great test again I love your short reviews please keep them up
By the way
I love your short reviews please keep them up By the way
The reason it is suggested windows firewall is enough, is two fold. First, most average users are not going to know what to allow out bound on their systems with a firewall such as CFW set to custom. They will end up clicking allow everything just to stop the annoying pop ups "as that would be what those pop ups would be to them..
Secondly, the outbound ruleset is effective once the machine has become infected, would it not be better to focus on preventing these things to enter in the first place?
I have posted similar posts in the past, so im not bashing your post, or being a hypocrite. I have simply realized that not everyone is on the same level as some of us, and can not properly configure and use some of these products such as CIS. I have also come to realize over time, that a majority of the traffic on this site, are not registered members, but guest glancing through.
Secondly, the outbound ruleset is effective once the machine has become infected, would it not be better to focus on preventing these things to enter in the first place?
I have posted similar posts in the past, so im not bashing your post, or being a hypocrite. I have simply realized that not everyone is on the same level as some of us, and can not properly configure and use some of these products such as CIS. I have also come to realize over time, that a majority of the traffic on this site, are not registered members, but guest glancing through.
- Oct 29, 2013
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This is what makes me sad
- May 26, 2014
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Comodo is much more than a firewall. The windows firewall has no hips and no defense+. so you can't compare both. the windows firewall is only a firewall.....nothing more.
@Dani Santos
Also a router firewall is not more then a firewall....it can not save you from malware.....therefore you need an AV....
@Dani Santos
Also a router firewall is not more then a firewall....it can not save you from malware.....therefore you need an AV....
- Apr 13, 2013
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Although all the old hands here already know about the deficiencies of Windows firewall, many do not (or just don't think about it). As long as the Video is new knowledge for at least one reader, my purpose is accomplished.
(Petrovic- I just used a keylogger as an example. The theory is the same for worms, downloaders, etc)
(Petrovic- I just used a keylogger as an example. The theory is the same for worms, downloaders, etc)
- Sep 22, 2014
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How about some program to make Windows firewall on stereoids?
Like:
Windows firewall control
Windows 7/8 firewall control
Windows firewall notifier
TinyWall
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Like:
Windows firewall control
Windows 7/8 firewall control
Windows firewall notifier
TinyWall
....
- Jul 23, 2013
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Here's a primer about Windows Firewall:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-7-firewall-compares-firewalls/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-7-firewall-compares-firewalls/
- Jul 23, 2013
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Great test again
By the way
1+++, too funny.
- Dec 4, 2013
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I enjoyed your demonstration Ms. sister whom is Cruel!
Since I'd arrived here directly from an eye catching post our very own @cruelsister wrote upon a thread which pointed out IS suites that merely boost / or 'enhance' Windows Firewalls performance whilst development of their own proprietary firewalls devolve into being pushed to the discontinued wayside,
I've a question ..or would it be more like a dream? Do you (or anyone here) know whether any of those aforementioned 'enhancements' & 'boosters' to Windows Firewall (perhaps alchemically) grant any outbound blocking capabilities?
*I shall contemplate this while weighing differences between the impossible & the improbable before blowing out ones birthday candles.
Since I'd arrived here directly from an eye catching post our very own @cruelsister wrote upon a thread which pointed out IS suites that merely boost / or 'enhance' Windows Firewalls performance whilst development of their own proprietary firewalls devolve into being pushed to the discontinued wayside,
I've a question ..or would it be more like a dream?
Do you (or anyone here) know whether any of those aforementioned 'enhancements' & 'boosters' to Windows Firewall (perhaps alchemically) grant any outbound blocking capabilities?*I shall contemplate this while weighing differences
between the impossible & the improbable before blowing out ones birthday candles.
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It can indeed be set to block all out bound connections, and or be set to block all but what is in the rule set.
- Dec 4, 2013
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Lol!!!!Great test again
By the way
This made me HAPPY!! Not only Win FW default but quite a few paid FW default too will fail.
Even Comodo will fail in its default suite installation i.e Internet Security Config.
Even Comodo will fail in its default suite installation i.e Internet Security Config.
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