11 replies to this topic

[marko]

We've taken some of the most popular freeware firewall programs and listed them here - these will form part of our search for the best freeware of 2011 so please do vote carefully

[James (Jim) Hillier]

There are some excellent offerings in this genre. It's a shame ZoneAlarm's 2012 model hasn't been around a bit longer, it's getting really good editorial reviews but hasn't really been around long enough yet to accurately gauge user feedback.

For me, Online Armor just wins out here, but there are certainly other great contenders.

[CraftyBill]

I have used previous editions of ZoneAlarm and was pleased with it, but currently I am using the one that came with Windows 7 and I am quite satisfied with it.

[DaComboMan]

The one that comes with ESET NOD32 Security.

[BigB]

Comodo (without their DNS option checked!). Was using ZA until I switched to Win7 x4.

[ArtemisF0wl]

DaComboMan, on 17 November 2011 - 02:22 PM, said:

The one that comes with ESET NOD32 Security.

not free.

[Claw]

The default firewall is ok for minor users , but Comodo Firewall holds up very well for power playing. But ,like anything else ,,alot is up to you!!!

[FreeWareFan]

Windows Firewall Notifier, addon to built-in firewall.

[BobC]

I have only used 2 firewalls. Zone Alarm and PC Tools. PC Tools was cumbersome - I only used it when Zone Alarm failed to update. Zone Alarm is superior IMO. It now works again.

[Claw]

Don't doubt you BobC,,I've only used default firewall and Comodo.