XP vs. ZA firewall

Discussion in 'Software' started by nickwsu, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. nickwsu

    nickwsu Private First Class

    I came across an article that stated:

    located here

    http://msn.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,126083,pg,3,00.asp


    Can anyone verify this? I am currently using the windows firewall from SP2 not knowing it was inferior to the free ZA firewall.

    thx
     
    nickwsu, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. matt.chugg

    matt.chugg MajorGeek

    Yes.

    The WIndows firewall only blocks incoming connections (and possibly running servers on local ports) It doesn't do anything to stop a program accessing the internet and downloading anything it wants.

    Go with ZA its a great free firewall. Remember to diable the WIndows Firewall once ZA is installed

    Matt
     
    matt.chugg, Jul 21, 2006
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