Sonyboyj Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 i hear windows firewall is enough protection specially since i have a router which also has a firewall? So idk what FW to use. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 your router's hardware-based firewall & your window's firewall is enough - those software-based ones are pointless CrashG, TAZMINATOR, Sonyboyj and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosh Naranek Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, T3X4S said: your router's hardware-based firewall & your window's firewall is enough - those software-based ones are pointless True, but I would also use GlassWire ( so router + windows + glasswire ) Glasswire shows you all outgoing connections and where they are going. Which can be were usefull to spot suspicious activity. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted February 24, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted February 24, 2016 ZoneAlarm ... brings back some memories of dial-up and then first experience with cable internet (without a router). But I agree with T3X4S. Windows + Router = no need to pay for firewall software. T3X4S, +Anarkii, TAZMINATOR and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 As mentioned above, but as I'm biased, (zonealarm) try them all, most of the major players have free firewalls Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneNutter MVC Posted February 24, 2016 MVC Share Posted February 24, 2016 Windows Firewall + Router Windows Defender + Common Sense That's all you need unless you don't trust yourself with a computer. Any random, potentially unsafe .exe, run it in a VM. T3X4S, Raa and oldtimefighter 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted February 24, 2016 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 24, 2016 If you are behind a router, I really don't see the point of having anything other then build in Firewall GONE are the days when Win XP computer would be infected with 10 different things before you can open the browser to download protection software, if you just plug in. pretty much most internets are behind a router, and the even the plug in jacks are on the networks that have their own protection. Ian W, Circaflex, T3X4S and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Woohoo !! People finally agree with me about this topic ! Used to get blasted when I said software based addon firewalls were pointless (win7 days) Im just before my time is all Ian W, Draconian Guppy, TAZMINATOR and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, T3X4S said: Woohoo !! People finally agree with me about this topic ! Used to get blasted when I said software based addon firewalls were pointless (win7 days) Im just before my time is all Don't get too used to it, we just let you have a day off T3X4S, +E.Worm Jimmy and Raa 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, Aheer.R.S. said: Don't get too used to it, we just let you have a day off Doh! +E.Worm Jimmy and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe User Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Your hardware router/firewall will be fine for the average Joe, provided that it's an IPv4 only router or a modern IPv4/v6 router. Now, there's one situation where you can have a router that supports IPv6, doesn't have a firewall on the IPv6 interface and the IPv6 interface is set to automatic. Up until now this wasn't a big deal. However, some ISP's are turning on IPv6, and you may suddenly find yourself on the Internet with only your software firewall. This is rare, but will become more common as more ISPs enable IPv6. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Veteran Posted February 24, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Kosh Naranek said: True, but I would also use GlassWire ( so router + windows + glasswire ) Glasswire shows you all outgoing connections and where they are going. Which can be were usefull to spot suspicious activity. No need for third-party software to achieve this. From a command prompt netstat -a TAZMINATOR, The Evil Overlord, Circaflex and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597292522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 ZONEALARM?! Haha haven't heard that for years. Used to get in the way of my dial-up. Anyway I use a hardware firewall - Watchguard XTM 505. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 On 24/02/2016 at 9:13 AM, T3X4S said: your router's hardware-based firewall & your window's firewall is enough - those software-based ones are pointless QFT. /topic T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Windows 10. I like things K.I.S.S. simple. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Simple simple?? The best protection for your PC is Jackie Chan - he kicks the Nigerian princes away from my PC. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cork1958 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) I use this firewall (the free version), although it's not really a firewall itself, just for seeing what what outgoing things there are. It works with the built in windows firewall, but actually alerts you to connections! I should say I use this when I do actually have it installed! Otherwise, as most have stated, router and windows firewall should be enough. It does work on Windows 10. http://www.sphinx-soft.com/Vista/order.html Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.D Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wouldnt bother with one. Most of them crash windows anyway Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted February 26, 2016 MVC Share Posted February 26, 2016 17 minutes ago, John.D said: Wouldnt bother with one. Most of them crash windows anyway No they don't. As for Why bother... Well if you need that answering the point is Moot. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.D Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wanna bet tell me 1 that doesnt Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cork1958 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 22 minutes ago, John.D said: Wanna bet tell me 1 that doesnt Haven't EVER had a firewall crash my system, although Zone Alarm was a total POS that caused major slow downs after they got bought out and bloated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted February 26, 2016 MVC Share Posted February 26, 2016 1 hour ago, John.D said: Wanna bet tell me 1 that doesnt Cisco ASA, pfSense, Smootwall, IPCop. edit - Ohhhhh You mean Windows ones, Zone Alarm (back in the day) and more recently. Not my choice but symantec endpoint firewall Take your pick :-p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daorbed9 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 3rd party firewall = false sense of security + using for wrong reasons if anything a firewall on a machine inside a private network is more for blocking stuff going out than in. all the in's used for malicious activity are now going over legit ports. firewall =/ av Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.D Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, John Teacake said: 6 hours ago, John Teacake said: edit - Ohhhhh You mean Windows ones, Zone Alarm (back in the day) and more recently. Not my choice but symantec endpoint firewall Take your pick :-p No thanks. I'll stick to nothing. Havent used one before dont need one now Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597294960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 AV + Windows Firewall for home is fine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1289904-what-firewall-to-use-win10-firewallcomodo-or-zonealarm/#findComment-597295358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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