Firewalls – Various
Use – firewall
Cost – Free
Description
Means that you can control incoming and outgoing contact with the internet to avoid hackers and spyware causing you problems.
Useful Downloads:
ONLY USE ONE FIREWALL – Test with shields up
Windows XP
- You could use windows XP firewall (but this only stops incoming not outgoing connections);
- Better still (the solution I use with XP) is to download Kerio Personal Firewall 2 here and then this configuration file. Install KPF2, then click File / admin / Misc open up the admin panel -> miscellaneous -> Load and select this file. Thanks to MB for this! Check you are fully secure by going to shields up.
Windows Vista
Use the integrated firewall
http://www.winvistaclub.com/f5.html
Windows 7
Everything just got a lot easier – use the integrated firewall
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-manage-windows-7-firewall
Useful links
Shields up by Steve Gibson – Test your firewall and find out lots more
http://www.pcflank.com/art41b.htm – all you need to know about firewalls. Use Leaktest, Firehole and copycat to test your firewall.
Updated: 28/11/11
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