Guest lazyphil Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Is ZoneAlarm worth downloading and much better than XP Firewall. Is it free and where can I download it, how do i configure it , will xp firewall automatically turn off when i use zonealarm?..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton68 Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 - there are some freeware firewalls, and most others have a version (basic, standard, whatever) that can be used for free (students, non-commercial use,...). - Usually better than the XP firewall as they also monitor outbound traffic. - XP firewall doesn't turn itself off - you have to turn it off. I had the effect that after changing something in network setup the bloody XP firewall turned itself on again. If you ask for recommendations, Agnitum Outpost Firewall and Sygate Personal Firewall come to my mind. Both got recommendations from computer mags for their Pro versions. But I'm not really up-to-date. Maybe you check out some magazines online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 thanks for the reply, i think i will use the old adage, if it aint broke dont try to fix it :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffHello Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 XP firewall is not really up to the job as it dont have the regular updates to handle all the new viri/trojans. so you really need to get Zonelalrm or Mcaffee to keep out the rubbish. They update themselves virtually every day to handle all the new threats. They do a scan at start up to ensure nothing has loaded onto your system. I had only XP firewall and then loaded on Zonealarm, when it did a scan it found dozens of nastys on my system !all over the place !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 thanks, i cant find place to upload free edition?.....link please anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 lazyphil said:thanks, i cant find place to upload free edition?.....link please anyone? Phil, Yes, its free and better than XP, but dont use the Pro version..... Free download is here, and you will have to configure in the beginning...... I've been running it for the last 3 years.... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Why shouldn't he run the Zonealarm Pro Version? Currently I am using Sygate Personal Pro. Unfortunately Symantec bought Sygate last year and stopped the development. Probalby because it's much better than their own Firewall. Anyway, now I have to find a new firewall for several computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Yeah, why not use the Pro version? I've used it years now. It includes spyware detection and Antivirus in one package. So again, what's wrong with the pro version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusty Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 lazyphil said:thanks for the reply, i think i will use the old adage, if it aint broke dont try to fix it :: Yes,a little knowledge is a dangerous thing:cover:! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 ?Imagination is more important than knowledge.? famous quote.....by albert einstein :: btw isn't it eton rifles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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