Looking for the best firewall solution.Firewall ONLY !

[broascadilie]

Hi guys.I'm an antivirus user since the day i had my first PC ( many years a go ).I ussualy go with Symantec.But i wanna make an 180* turn (180* ? maybe not quite :D ) by giving up on a full AV suite and going for a good firewall solution.

Why this change,u may say ?

Well i wanna see if i can get used to this and counting that the sites i ussualy visit,are secure i was thinking that maybe i dont need a full AV solution.I think a realy good and lightly firewall will sufice for me.Ofcourse as an aditional protection i will weekly use Mbam and Santispyware and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool for a full PC scan,(wich i always do) just in case.

So pls guys,i want your thoats on this and some recommendations for some very good Firewall solutions ONLY.

Thanks and take care ! :)

[MinDokan]

Hi. I don't understand why you prefer Firewall over AV. Let me explain*, today with routers and Windows Firewall is quite enough. I mean, you will be safe unless you click on any creepy link from any site.

Despite my opinion "Firewall over AV", I would recommend Comodo Firewall or Outpost Firewall. Once again, I would prefer a solid AV (the MSE is enough if you know what are you doing) and forget about the firewall. Just use the one on Windows plus the router.

* Firewall only programs are worthless, Windows firewall is sufficient. Not the same Firewall with HIPS, that is another thing. And you didn't mention if you want HIPS or not.

All the best :)

[broascadilie]

Hi. I don't understand why you prefer Firewall over AV. Let me explain*, today with routers and Windows Firewall is quite enough. I mean, you will be safe unless you click on any creepy link from any site.

Despite my opinion "Firewall over AV", I would recommend Comodo Firewall or Outpost Firewall. Once again, I would prefer a solid AV (the MSE is enough if you know what are you doing) and forget about the firewall. Just use the one on Windows plus the router.

* Firewall only programs are worthless, Windows firewall is sufficient. Not the same Firewall with HIPS, that is another thing. And you didn't mention if you want HIPS or not.

All the best :)

Why do u think firewalls only are worthless ? And i dont realy thrust Windows Firewall.Seems weak for me.Any other sugetions ? Thanks for yours,by the way

[dcs18]

Did you try searching >>----> http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/91896-which-firewall-protection-do-you-preferuse/

That topic is still very much valid as nothing significant has changed in the firewall sector.

[MinDokan]

Hi. I don't understand why you prefer Firewall over AV. Let me explain*, today with routers and Windows Firewall is quite enough. I mean, you will be safe unless you click on any creepy link from any site.

Despite my opinion "Firewall over AV", I would recommend Comodo Firewall or Outpost Firewall. Once again, I would prefer a solid AV (the MSE is enough if you know what are you doing) and forget about the firewall. Just use the one on Windows plus the router.

* Firewall only programs are worthless, Windows firewall is sufficient. Not the same Firewall with HIPS, that is another thing. And you didn't mention if you want HIPS or not.

All the best :)

Why do u think firewalls only are worthless ? And i dont realy thrust Windows Firewall.Seems weak for me.Any other sugetions ? Thanks for yours,by the way

There is normally no need for a "firewall only". Using an strong firewall (like Outpost, OA, Comodo, Kaspersky, with HIPS) will make the difference. But, again, HIPS is somehow complicated and it could be more trouble than a solution.

I'm not saying that a firewall is worthless, I'm pointing that any firewall without HIPS won't worth much compared to Windows Firewall. In fact, it will consume resources.

I'm keeping in mind that you possess a router with proper firewall.

The link provided by dcs18 is valid.

All the best.

[nanana1]

Then it would be CFW. B)

[RadioActive]

ZoneAlarm Firewall

Outpost Firewall

Those are my 2 top choices.

[GRiM]

Just install ESET Smart Security.

Done!

I dont understand why you dont want a AV on system? It just sits there using very little resources so don't see what harm its doing? Its better to have prevention then a cure.

[lazzser]

Comodo is one of the best firewalls you can get and it's free, Outpost is very good too, but you will do better with an integrated solution: Kaspersky IS is probably the best one (best combination of AV and FW/HIPS). I prefer ESS because it´s very light on system resources, as it has been said, a cheap router can do the rest.

[spudboy]

For me personally the ONLY reason I use a software firewall is to have control over which installed apps have inbound and outbound access, and which ones don't. Zone Alarm Free tackels that perfectly with the least amount of setup. I don't need expert rules or any of that nonsense, just a simple yes or no when an app requests in/out access. If you want an AV to go along with it, Zone Alarm also offers a free version of Antivirus + Firewall which contains the Kaspersky AV engine... one of the best in the industry. If you need more than that for your firewall and your router isn't providing any protection, then you may want to pick something else.

[lulz]

Look N Stop firewall.

[demoneye]

http://www.sphinx-soft.com/

my choice

[Nautilus]

Why don't you try some of the best FWs for a couple of days and see what's the best for you?

[captcha]

its just like asking which icecream flavour is best for me?

You have to try all of them yourselves and decide which suits you best,everyone has different needs and offcourse taste ;)

[bob92132]

I am wondering this too. Looking for the lightest weight firewall in RAM usage and install size that can do the following:

1. Set filter rules by Application (EXE) for attempted outbound connections.

2. Show good log of all attempted connections (along with destination IP and port) per Application (EXE). Should show something like "Processname.exe attempted connection on Protocol UDP from IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX port XXX to IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX port XXX at time HH:MM:SS".

Have tried the following:

Comodo Firewall (CFW) is 125MB download - not lightweight.

LookNStop is very lightweight - but I tried it and its filter setup interface is lacking and not that good. Also its logging display is not that good and doesn't show the IP addresses of connections attempted to be made from applications that are filtered (just shows the entire App as being blocked, doesn't show IP address it tried to connect to).

Outpost Firewall - upon quick installation in VM, can't find good log that shows connections attempted to be made along with IPs tried to connect to.

So still also searching for the lightest weight firewall that matches these criteria.

[maia]

At this moment, for me, the firewall lighter is PRIVATEFIREWALL: is also very effective, you should try it. Get it here:

http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html

If you want to match it with a light anti-virus, you should RoboScan: that uses the bitdefender engine:

http://www.roboscan.com/

[jimbojet2011]

At this moment, for me, the firewall lighter is PRIVATEFIREWALL: is also very effective, you should try it. Get it here:

http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html

If you want to match it with a light anti-virus, you should RoboScan: that uses the bitdefender engine:

http://www.roboscan.com/

Quite a good match these 2

I read all about it and yes Roboscan is good ( really good )

Both light on resource and safe

Thanks 4 the links

[broascadilie]

Hmmm.Trying atm Outpost firewall Pro.Didnt looked if they have a good free solution.This has 30 days trial.Hoping to find a crack for it....I have also dld Cfirewall...

Thanks guys for replys

[Airstream_Bill]

Hi I did not read any of the above post to help you decide which firewall you might like, but I suggest if you want a FREE one that you try Private Firewall it is EXCEPTIONAL.

[sirri]

PF all the way..less annoying pop-up

You can turn off HIPS part and you will get firewall only

[Bhindu]

Try Bitdefender Internet security 2013 or Bitdefender Total security 2013 The most trusted Security Products.........

[Ponting]

Try Windows Firewall Control.

[majithia23]

Try Malware Defender .

Its a HIPS tool with the Firewall control being one of its HIPS feature .

Its light and strong ... ;)

[aurics]

Comodo Firewall with its new feature enabled - Full Virtualization, eliminates the need of antivirus.

[sirri]

Try Malware Defender .

Its a HIPS tool with the Firewall control being one of its HIPS feature .

Its light and strong ... ;)

I used once and found setting much complicated for beginner even they provide Help file.