Windows XP Built In Firewall

[plextorman]

What does everyone think of XP`s built in firewall? Nothing gets in,but it allows lots to get out! What do you think of it?

 

[scarecrow]

Just like you said it: difficult to get hacked, but worms, trojans and spywares have a party.

 

[The-poacher]

Nice to know somethig likes Microsoft

 

[woody]

Have to agree,.......it's useless.

 

[plextorman]

I suppose it is pretty useless on MS`s default settings.But it can be tweaked and/or integrated with other firewalls (the excellent old Tiny PF 2-the technology which XP`s FW is based apparently-Kerio also took it over and further developed it) I`m gonna try integrating it with Tiny 2 or Kerio.They should be compatible...

 

[scarecrow]

Combining it with another firewall is not wise... you will surely have conflicts. But combining it to a sandboxer like Tiny Trojan Trap sounds very sensible.

 

[plextorman]

scarecrow-Interesting idea,thanx for that.Basically XP`s firewall isn`t really that bad..It just needs a little extra help...

 

[shadoe_phantom]

Here is my take on it, as well as Leo LaPorte's from Tech TV labs:
If you don't have another firewall, use it... it's better than nothing, otherwise disable it and use a hardware firewall. If you must go for software firewalls, then use Kerio, Sygate, Zone Alarm (perhaps better than msn one lol), Tiny Personal Firewall, etc.

 

[plextorman]

But NOT Zone Alarm...Everyone in the know knows that`s not a REAL firewall...What are they trying to pull with that product..