ORIGINAL: LarryP
Goodguy; Thank you very much for your information! I printed this out.
You're welcome . [:)]
My question is what firewall do you recommend for Vista? Tiny won't work with Vista. My laptop runs Vista Home Premium.
Do you want to try my older TPF-version? It may work on vista.
My two desktops run XP.
Install TPF on your desktops as long as you use XP on them.
I am using Sunbelt now but I would like more control over individual rules. [&:]
That's the Kerio firewall, right?
http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/document ... _guide.pdf
Page 57:
"Network security" -> APPLICATIONS tab:
-> "Packet Filter"
"Networky Security - Advanced Packet Filter"-window will open
(I hate the menus of the new versions, kinda confusing naming there)
Highlight the application/service in the large window on the right, then hit EDIT. This should be pretty much like the list you get if you click on ADVANCED in Tiny PF. The Sunbelt/kerio FW should have a similar window for each ruke, where you can set ports, etc. Make sure you double check stuff before you hit apply. [:)]
Btw, if you hit the START button, then "RUN", then type cmd, then enter "tasklist /svc" then you'll get detailed infos about who/what is using vital system tasks (eg. svchost.exe). Reminder: Just like Windows' taskmanager, it does not show all processes on your puter, you need a stand-alone monitor to see all tasks. Helps to identify malicious processes (I recommend hijackThis though.
), sometimes - though.From Sunbelt's FAQ:
Many people still think a hardware firewall will protect them. It usually does not block outbound traffic, and most default settings will allow everyone and his mom to try and access your puter on say port 80 by using holes in your browser. So, even though such FAQ's may sound like "get our product and you'll be safe"-promotion crap, that part of their FAQ is actually spot-on.QUESTION: I have a firewall in my router, do I still need a software firewall?
ANSWER: Yes, for instance if you want to know if any malware is trying to "phone home" from your PC and steal your personal information. A software firewall like Sunbelt Personal Firewall will inform you about that attempt, but a firewall in a router will not. There are many other reasons, but this one illustrates the point.
